Verdigris Ravine im spending my summer time after time crying again

Tiny paws skittered along the shallow end of the ravine’s water. As frosted greenery came into her view, Hazelnut slowed into a hesitant trot.

It had been awhile since she’d joined the ranks of her comrades. Comrades; she cringed at the thought. She hardly knew them, nor they her, and she’d taken to giving the bunch such a big title. But she’d continue to label them as such, embarrassing as that was. It made her feel included without actually being present.

In all honesty, Hazelnut had been terrified to properly introduce herself to everyone. It’s been awhile since she’d mingled with her own, and strangers more so! But she couldn’t be that strange little lurker forever. She’d take the plunge today! Well, a cautious dive, but it’s a start.