Sea Lion Shores of the ebb and flow

as she was growing, nüwu gained a greater freedom which she loved dearly, the expansion of her world. the children knew how to safely cross the bridge, and so mama allowed it- and nüwu carefully picked her way across the shores near yuèlóng, constantly careful, watchful. when she came to the shore with the great beasts, the sandy girl made a wide semi-circle around them, not wishing to test her luck at her small age. instead she looked further across the coast- and gaze latching onto a blonde figure by a pool, she made her way steadily toward her at a slow, unalarmed gait, curious as usual.