Wow! Loved it. Please continue. Your Chaacterization is excellent, especially Rosethorn who is... difficult to capture.

O! Very nice! And you left it hanging so I'm assuming (hoping, begging, pleading) for a sequal to this one!

I love the almost reversal of character in this. Maybe more of seeing the different sides that I'm sure are present in both women. I know no one is just one thing all the time (Rosethorn thorny, caustic, sarcastic, ect(Lark calm, kind, caring, mischevious, ect.) while they are still a part of who they are, I think you've touched on other aspects of their personalities where Lark can be afraid and sad and Rosethorn can be caring and loving in a way
Overall, 9 out of 10 (the 10 out of 10 comes when you give me a sequal!
No, really, this is an awesome addition to the Lark/Rosethorn relationship!

Till Next Time,

ToaR