Wheeling Gull Isle certain to tell you, confusion has its cost

last post. <3

okay, she repeated in a stage whisper, moving to her feet with her entire body wagging in anticipation. she didn't entirely understand what okay meant yet, but her mother had said it over and over, and venninne understood "we... go outside. stay close." anything, if it meant she could see what was on the other side of the light!

she followed close at her mothers feet, and as they left the entrance, the small child froze. overwhelmed by new sights, smells, and sounds— she remained there for a time, slowly sinking to sit, taking it all in with wide eyes, twitching ears, and quivering nose. maegi gave her time, taking the opportunity to stretch her legs, before encouraging the young child to follow her further from the den, sharing information about this new world in hushed tones.

in the end, it wasn't difficult to corral venninne back to the den; she was exhausted from this short excursion and eager for a break from the new sensations. when they returned, still careful not to wake the others, the child nestled close to her mothers breast and fell into a deep, contented slumber filled with vivid dreams.