Seaside Moors desert shadows creep across purple sands

it's time to start appearing at den entrance, who wanna meet me- or moms feel free to intercept 
^o.o^ << solaire rn

solaire made her way toward the den entrance confidently today. her footing was steady, eyes open, ears listening- there was a world out there to know, and she was determined to conquer it. the sunlight hurt her eyes, which were still so accustomed to darkness, but she made her way up slowly. squinting, she peeked just ears and eyes over the slope of the exit- finding a world much less exciting than what she'd imagined. there were some long green strands which she would someday know as grass, and a couple of round things that would become pebbles. the song of something unknown crashed distantly, and her ears flicked in its direction, listening with determined interest.

if someone wants to join, she's just watchinnn for now

One of them was always near, and nowadays, Rosalyn was often it.  Her time was eking closer and as it did, traveling became more of a task than it was worth.  She was resting in the sun just outside when she heard movement and watched Solaire peek out.  Her attention seemed to be on something distant, and Rosalyn smiled.  Not yet, little one, but soon.

She kept an eye out, readying herself to intercept if she sought to leave the den's sights.  They were ready, perhaps, for a wider home now.

solaire was presently unaware of her watchful second mother nearby- and increasingly more curious about the noise of distantly crashing waves by the second. her heart beat with courage, and her paws longed to follow its command- and so the girl took a step out carefully. dark nose sniffed delicately at the fresh air, which she found quite relaxing- although perhaps not as much as the scent of her mother's milk. hmm, solaire hummed thoughtfully to herself. though the noise still drew her attention, there were many things to marvel here too- and so the golden child began to sniff among the grasses and small ferns surrounding the entrance.

She was curious.. of course.  But the world was wide, and the little girl was not quite up to exploration.  At least, not in her mother's eyes.  A distraction of another kind, perhaps?

Hearing the Hmm, Rosalyn smiled, an idea appearing.  Softly she began to hum, the melody starting low.  It was a song from long ago, and one that was half forgotten.  But the melody was pretty, and at least most of that she recalled.

rosalyn became noticable to solaire when she began to hum a melody- and sol looked away from the grasses, head swiveling to find the ruddy maman, whose appearance caused a smile to erupt on the girl's face. her tail wagged as she listened to the music, and at a few points she tried to join in with her own hum- but fell short each time, feeling she could not keep up with someone who already knew the song. and so she fell silent, smiling, content to listen and learn.

Solaire tried to join in at first, but dropped off.  Rosalyn inched closer and gave an encouraging nod.  If she could, she should join.

After a short bit, though, she trailed off.  I wish I could remember the words.  But maybe one day we can make new ones. she said.  

Do you have any songs to teach me? she asked, tone amused because she guessed the answer would be no.  It was too tempting, though, after her hum, to goad her daughter into trying her voice.

maman shifted closer, nodding slightly, and solaire's tail beat the ground again. she was not a shy or insecure girl, only hesitant, but encouragement went a long ways, and so she began to hum quietly again, even if it was off tune. when rosalyn spoke again, her daughter fell quiet, ears pricking forward again to listen. there were times to speak up, and there were times to take in the words of others. at the question, the golden child was thoughtful for a moment. of course, she didn't really know any, but this was no obstacle for the creative- and so without any answer in the form of words, sol simply began to hum again- louder this time, in a way that did not mimick any tune she had heard.

Rosalyn found that when you watched pups, you could pick up on things.  Small ones, but ones that would carry forward.  She and Erzulie encouraged boldness, fostered confidence, and as their daughter began to hum, Rosalyn smiled and softly began to follow her lead this time.

It was out of tune, but one of the loveliest the mother had heard.  After a bit of that, she broke off with a laugh, and pulled Solaire in for an embrace.

You should sing for your maman, when she comes home she said, nuzzling her affectionately.

a good thing for solaire, that her mothers would not silence her ambitions- she enjoyed building confidence in herself this way. mama laughed and embraced her, and sol's little tail beat wildly. a nuzzle, and solaire responded with a lap to rosalyn's chin if she could reach it. too young to respond to the words evenly yet, she only smiled gently, blinking affectionately as she rested against rosalyn, quiet once again. 

wrap with your post? : )

<3

Rosalyn accepted the licks and leaned in, then wrapped Solaire into an embrace.  She'd cuddle the girl a while, then if Erzulie returned, try to prompt her into singing for her maman as well.