Blacktail Deer Plateau we are in a state of flux

her thoughts are interrupted by the sound of someone coming by -- she assumes it's max and forces herself to her feet, ignoring the protesting twinge of her ankle. "hey, can i ask you something?" blix says as she moves forward, though whether it's a lead into 'walk me back and maybe stay with me' or 'hey weird smell reminds me of that girl i'm looking for' is unclear even to her in the moment. really depends on which hits her mouth first.

only it's not max. it's

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"furi," comes her voice in a ragged whisper, half a question, mostly shocked. she hadn't wanted to let herself hope -- she'd not thought -- without thinking she starts to move toward the other girl, only to have her ankle shout in protest, making her stumble and sink to the ground in an awkward arc. she stays there, afraid that furi will disappear if she takes her eyes off of her, her tail beating against the ground.

"you're... i didn't think i'd find you."