Ever since the incident with Dalia, Saucy had been pretty much fuming. How anyone could do such a thing to someone so... so Dalia. It infuriated her. She’d taken up the task given from Ford without a second thought. She wanted this dude to hurt. It’s what he deserved- to have her sharp teeth ripping through him. She’d followed his trail from the coast, determined as ever, but after much strife, lost it. She was disappointed only that she didn’t get to bust him up, but glad at least that it seemed he wasn’t anywhere near their home. Her home.

It was out on this scouting trip that Saucy realized that Stavanger Bay had become her home. Her friends were there, the wolves she cared most about. While out scouting she kept thinking of her soft den, and the warm glow of the sand in morning. She had so longed for this return, and now as she came over the ridge she could see the ocean, the sparkling sun rising over it and sending stars through the waves. A smile lightened her lips, though the tug in her stomach still told her everything was not alright. 

Dalia, she wanted to find Dalia.

Saucy didn’t have to look hard to find her friend, she hadn’t gotten far into the territory before Dalia was running towards her with an enthusiastic call. Saucy was so relieved, not just to see her but to see that she was smiling, and seemingly ok. She was sure not everything was good, but maybe things were getting better. She silently cursed herself for having gone on this mission, as she realized that in her quest for revenge she hadn’t been able to be there for Dalia. She’d be there now.

She embraced her smaller friend, nuzzling her snow colored body against Dalia’s. Dalia I missed you so much dude! she said, and stepped back to look at Dalia. Her smile faltered a little when she said, I didn’t find him, which really blows cause I would’ve demolished him. I wish I hadn’t gone at all, I should’ve stayed to be here for you.

Saucy smiled again when Dalia replied, though she had no idea what Dalia had been worried for! Nothing bad is gonna happen to saucy (yet)! Not only is she a badass, she’s also Zoa’s favorite girl she isn’t going anywhere! Dalia mentioned that she had Velen, and Saucy couldn’t help but teasing, i’m so sorry, with a soft laugh at her own joke. She was surprised to hear that Ford went out looking too, she would’ve thought he would want to stay and take care of the borders, as was his usual way.

Me too, she replied when Dalia said she was glad for her to be back. Then she was asked about her trip. There wasn’t much to say, except that she went pretty far looking for him, tracked him to the best of her ability, then lost him. She hadn’t done much exploring and there wasn’t much to tell, but she’d try her best to make it seem interesting. I followed him all over, it was wild. I got as far as the flatlands, but I lost his scent at this big river, with a lot of fish in it. I still can’t fish by the way, I tried and it was ugly as fuck so I’m gonna need you to teach me.

Dalia’s giggle, Saucy had missed that. Saucy giggled as well at Dalia’s response- they both brought out the girlier sides in each other. Saucy shared her tale, and then Dalia told hers. A WIND STORM!! The fuck? Saucy had missed a windstorm? Well shit! She emulated Dalia’s enthusiasm, her golden striped tail beginning to sweep as well. Bruh that sounds so cool. Are they still there? she asked, hoping they were because a hoard of beached fish would be a lot easier to catch.

Dalia offered to help teach Saucy, and Saucy grinned. Dalia was just the person she’d want to do it. It would likely be a lot of teasing if she were to learn from Velen, but Dalia, she was sure, would be nothing but encouraging. Would you really? I’d love that. Is there anything I can help you with? We could do like a- like a knowledge trade, she said, as she still felt a little guilty for the whole leaving for a month and not coming back with anything to show for it thing. Plus a knowledge trade sounded dope.

Saucy shook her head at Dalia’s joke, playing along. Fuckin Trouty Mouth, she added, with a playful grin. Luckily there were some left in the cache, and Saucy made a mental note to go get something to eat later.

Saucy’s offer was met with a sheepish request, as thought Dalia were embarrassed about what she asked. Saucy’s smile only broadened as her friend spoke, and her tail wagged quicker. Hell yeah! Of course I’ll teach you! Fighting’s my main gig, I got you babe, she said with a playful wink. So when do you want to start? The white lioness was eager as ever.

Nah, eating and sleeping is for the weak, she said sarcastically, with an accompanying grin.  Truly though, Saucy would go whenever, her energy was boundless, even a flame wasn’t as kinetic as she.  A miracle storm fish would do nicely in her stomach though, but I guess I could have a snack.

Dalia did a sudden wriggle, then nuzzled Saucy again and started speaking gibberish. Aww, Saucy had no idea what she was talking about but the action was affectionate, so she rubbed her head through Dalia’s scruff in a nuzzle of her own. Her tail flagged behind her, and her eyes carried a joyful light- today was fantastic.

Saucy nodded at Dalia’s comment- definitely one of the truest things the speckled girl had ever spoken. Snacks are good. True, she said, stretching out the word for emphasis. The nudge from Dalia got Saucy moving, she turned in the direction Dalia was sending her and started with a hop. A new prompt was given, and Saucy rolled her eyes playfully. Ugh, boys. Think I’m done with them for a lil while. I couldn’t even think about em, every time I did all I could think about was wanting to bite their coconuts off. Boys suck, she said, and walked on with her friend by her side.