those foolish enough to traverse this void must pay the toll and relinquish the precious mind this kingdom grants.
amatsu finds herself patrolling the bay. taking in the area around her new home; her relentless, unforgiving home by the ocean. it was something she didn't know she'd ever be able to have again. she pads amongst the borders, marking what has vanished to make their claim more known. they were, still, rather new to the coast-- and while she was content wth them as stormblessed phantoms, haunting the sands whilst the sea commands them-- she finds herself wanting their land to be known. revered. she sees them as legends, the lot of them. a fearless group, who find themselves happily ready to give their lives for the storms & sea alike had the time ever come.

it wasn't long before she was approached by another-- one she hadn't come across yet. now, amatsu wasn't the most social wolf, but she farmiliarized herself with her fellow phantom's scents and appearances, matching names to muzzles alike. this lady was dark, darker than the shuck herself-- a chuff in her direction was let out as she was greeted. the floppy ears this canine had caught her attention immidiately-- she had never met another like that. it was endearing to her. it fit her frame perfectly-- ah yes, all in all; she was cute. very, very cute.

her tail wagged beind her as she was greeted, giving the girl a smile before responding. ,,hello there,'' her voice was hushed though riddled with interest. she circled around this newcomer, taking in her features: not like she could forget this one, as her ears were trademarked to her frame. ,,are you new? i've not seen you around. i'm amatsu, it's nice a pleasure to make your acquaintance.'' she watched carefully as the cloaked stranger's tail swayed, eager to learn more.

the wolfdog's name comes: elixir. a lovely name, a suited name for one as herself. a counsellor, a healer: an elixir. delight crosses into her expression as the midnight colored canine speaks more, and as she had thought, yes, she was a new recruit. ,,i've been here since the beginning. i came across ford on the beach and as we talked it struck a chord. he offered me a place here, very thoughtfully.'' a bright-red ruby gaze meets her own-- a stark contrast, the pair's eyes were. one a glacial white, the other a piercing, passionate red. elixir was friendly, very, very friendly; it was a little shocking at first but amatsu was more than happy to warm up to it-- having someone close in her life wasn't really something she had ever had the pleasure of. ,,i can show you around, if you'd like.''
her tail wags behind her as her pace picks up again, resuming her patrols although slowly. she looked behind her and motioned for elixir to follow, if she so desired to, she would be more than welcome.

her invitation and offer is met with an enthusiastic agreement. she asks where to start, to which amatsu isn't quite sure herself. she has farmiliarized herself with th bay & knows it very well, but there is one place, a special place, that she would want to take elixir; and it would honor her so if she were the first to introduce her to the space. ,,i have the perfect place.'' she leads the wolfdog towards the grove that sits in the middle of the territory; a contrast of rich greens against a sandy shore-- it was as if this place didn't belong here but showed itself all the same. despite the urgings of the sans, the flora still manage to break through it's stubborness & find a home near the sea.

amatsu leads elixir closer to the trees, bringing her to the mouth of the tropical cave. the fae leads her into the twisting canopies as they make their way to the belly of the beast, bounding over vines, carefully looking back in case her escort had gotten caught up on something. she is rather silent on their trek, concentrating, feeling for that divine presence she had sensed all those times before. it is not long after that she reaches her destination, her pace slowing and coming to a complete stop before the heavenly pool. ,,here.'' she whispers to her, moving herself out of the way so her consort can take in the sight: a pounding waterfall, running into crystal waters, barriers of leaves on all sides. a private bay; deep inside the stubborn greenery that haunts the beach.

instantly, she's awestruck. as amatsu moved to the side, her companion fully took in the bay where she led her. the expression the floppy-eared shuck had was priceless; this was the first time amatsu had introduced anyone to her little secret within her home-- although she was sure one day it would become more well-known, it didn't bother her much. the fae was happy all the same, so long as she got to introduce someone to something to special to her. elixir took a moment to collect herself as a question escaped her lips, lingering in the air, silently wishing an answer.

the silver shuck moves towards the small pook, laying at it's delicate edges whilst dipping one of her paws in, motioning for elixir to settle by her side, if she so desired. ,,i like to stargaze here. i found it when i was exploring the territory, a while after ford allowed me to join him.'' it was divine to her. a sacred place of which she was sure gods were born from the very waters that nourish the land. she couldn't help but smile at the reaction she garnered from the gorgeous lady. she hoped that elixir could get as lost in the beauty which surrounded them as she could. a dreamy sigh escapes her lips as her tail steadily sways, dipping it in and out of the water, hypnotically watching the ripples.

her voice-- dark, quiet, thick. like dark chocolate over blood. she watched as her packmare-- no-- her friend, lowered her head towards the ground as they lay amongst the pool. it was serene here, amatsu finds herself adoring the area of which their pack has claimed: stormrift felt like home to her. the clouds that rolled overhead, the sun struggling to peek through the thick cover that the storms demanded. everything was perfect in this moment.