Broken Antler Fen 〔❁〕Yanagi

"Teya..."

There she was. The small, dandelion fae with owlish clearwater hues. Her golden locs almost matched the larger faerie who often gazed at Izumi with warmth -- and they were here. Bridget and Teya; they were here with her.

She slunk closer towards the young maiden, closer -- but froze just in front of her. Izu wished to greet Teya with the same affections she had shown Bridget not too long ago, but didn't know if such a thing was okay. Her and Teya had not clicked in the past as she did with Bridget, and the crane couldn't help but feel distant despite their proximity sometimes -- like the sunflower had been uncomfortable in Izumi’s presence.

The thought of such a thing hurt, ecspecially since the princess wanted to be close -- but she knew she couldn't rush a relationship similar to the one Teya and Bridget shared. As much as she hungered for it.

Apologetically, Izumi drew away some to bow her head, averting her gaze and licking her lips.

"I....I heard you lead the fen as well...with Eljay and Maia." she began softly "I encountered them not too long ago, and it is here where they allowed me a home..."