Northstar Vale look at me now

So sorry for the wait! Please feel free to determine what herbs are in the garden!

 

The more that Genie disclosed about her girlfriend, the more Rannoch yearned to learn more about her. Despite this, he did not press, as he assumed that he would be given all of the information that his latest recruit would be willing to share. Perhaps in time, the Alpha would find himself stringing together off-handed stories that she had shared over time to piece together the entire picture. He found his mind wandering at this theory, but, despite his interest in Genie's elusive friend, he remained active in their conversation. 

Their trek from the border and towards the den lead the pair along the river that had been carved through the Vale. Keeping the conversation light, as Rannoch knew their journey to be a short one. When the den was in sight, he turned to the Kappa. "It's just up the path," he said, leading them to the path that Rose had once taken. He wondered what had taken her from them as it had always appeared that she had been content with her stay. Despite her reclusive nature, she had always beamed brighter than the sun on a hot summer day, and Rannoch had assumed her happiness at face value. 

It felt weird being here. Though Rannoch felt no hard feelings in regards to the Vale's previous Medic, there was something about the space that seemed lifeless-- as if something were missing. Hopefully, Genie would do her best to fill the void that Rose had left. "So, here it is," he said with a smile, masking any indication of the confusion he felt over Rose's situation with a broad smile. His eyes turned towards the neatly organized rows, observing the line of sun-bleached and overgrown herbs. "I'm not sure what she left behind," he admitted as his attention returned to the cinnamon-haired woman, "But I'm sure it'll be a start?"