Otter Creek Living like we're in a fairy tale

She watched as the chipper male approached closer and for a brief moment, she considered stepping back away from them. Something rooted her to the ground though. Perhaps it was the way their tail swayed non-threateningly or the joyous tone they used. Her gaze followed where he pointed towards. The familiar trees seemed to tower in the distance. They spurred feelings of fondness within her. She would never deny what that place meant to her.

Home. She murmured as her tail gave a few brief sways by her ankles. The Merei returned her gaze to the dark-coated stranger. Where from? Her head tilted ever so slightly as she awaited an answer.