The Dawn of New

Her heart had been dancing. The rhythm taking on a life all its own in the spirit of joy and play. So enraptured by the rhythm, the contentment felt by his presence, she had near forgotten the burdens that weighed down her heart- the past that stood as a reminder of the difficulties life could bring. Though lying there, at ease and without care, such notions had been forgotten. There was only the moment shared with her shadow, the warmth of his touch, and the elation felt by her fluttering heart. She would have remained there within the vale of paradise and her private refuge. Though such things were not always meant to last by one's will. Her ears came forward when her companion spoke, reminding her quickly of what their purpose had been prior to her distraction. It was to find a home, as she recalled. To share a residence with the male that had diligently brought her into the fold with promise and purpose. A respected, learned male- and there she was frolicking like an absent pup. Her emotions got the better of her, and it took his sobering words to remind her of that. "Oh," she uttered softly. The contentment ebbed from visage and voice. The lightness of her chords were once again weighed by age and a practiced neutrality. Her eyes once sparked with life veered away to the earth as if in it she might find the means to return to her normality. She had strayed too far from what she had known as herself. "I am done. I apologize..." she mumbled. "I had not meant to distract you, after you were kind to allow me space within your den." Her ears fell back as shame crept into her eyes, lowering her brows to conceal the dulling umber and gold. "We may continue towards your den, if you would still have me. I will be mindful not to deviate..."