Otatso Wetlands Traveling used to be fun

Setting this after Sesi's run-in with Nochtli and Splinter, so that it would make sense for Nochtli to recognize Sesi's scent if you want to. :D Keeping it vague because the thread isn't done.

A dark cloud followed the little family on their journey north, but Sesi was feeling oddly optimistic. She had survived a Big Dangerous, and done so without the help of Desna or mommy. She could be a warrior! Or a warden! The thoughts did not extend beyond the spark of an idea; the pressing darkness that dominated Sesi's mind were quick to snuff them out, but she was pleased to have even considered such a future. Her shadow had settled behind her again, faint and distinctly two-dimensional in the dull light of day. Perhaps it only came alive when she really needed it.

She stayed close to Scarlett, settling near her tail when the white female slumped to the ground. The wetlands smelled funny, and Sesi hoped to the high heavens that they would not be claiming this dump as their home. "Hungry," she announced, wrinkling her nose at feeling of her stomach churning.