Arrow Lake hurts so good

Time drifted by at an easy pace, neither too quickly nor too slow. It was just right for her, allowing the dragoness as much time as she needed to spend with her daughters. Each day that passed them all by brought with it more and more growth to their bodies and minds. Soon the day would come where she’d introduce them to the rest of the tribe, which made her both happy and nervous. She was made to be excited by the idea of bringing her children out into the world, to allow them to mingle with the rest of their family and start to form opinions. Yet, she was also worried about doing so. How the tribe might react, what sorts of things would be said in the hatchlings’ presences, and so on. There was also the matter with Jolon—did she really wish to allow her daughters to be near him? Honestly, she wasn’t sure anymore, and so it was decided that some time away would be needed to clear her mind. A chance at seeing things clearly, and coming to a decision that she’d know herself to be capable of living with. Thus, it was with a kiss to the foreheads of each little girl and a brief look in Ukko’s direction beyond the den that she’d set off, exiting the cavern and making her way through the opened land.

Familiar paths were trailed along, her body moving through the rough terrain with learned ease. Some time had passed since she’d last visited the lake, and so to lay her eyes upon it again was ideal—and so she had. It was along the water’s edge that she’d walked, each step careful and calculated. A moment was taken to realize that she was not alone, but, even once she had, neither her movements nor her posture were altered. Asterr remained relaxed, seeing the male not as a threat, but another wanderer like herself. It was with a soft chuff that she’d greeted him, leaving the stranger to decide whether or not he’d like to remain in her presence.