Blacktail Deer Plateau out of my mind

craving a drink from the clear stream, aditya began to shuffle that way when he noticed a familiar presence at its bank. smiling, he broke into a slow trot--the action pained him a little, but it got better day by day--and settled down near dawn with a low chuff of greeting. she had one paw submerged in the water and was stretched out on her belly, breathing slowly.

"are you feeling okay?" he asked her, giving her a friendly look. she looked a little worse for wear, more battered than the time they had first met, and he wondered what had happened to knock the warrior princess down.

he poked his nose into the water and began to lap up water. it was clear and cold, and he was careful not to take in too much of the icy stuff too quickly, lest he get an ache in his stomach. after taking a few mouthfuls, he licked his lips and fell silent waiting for her response.