Greatwater Lake we are the reckless

Atka's wistful stare quickly turned into a shocked one at the loud splash, followed by a soft laugh. Her head recoiled as the droplets of water came her direction with a shriek.

Care to get wet gorgeous?

She playfully rolled her eyes while following past Heph into the water, closing her eyes in delight as the cool water hit her belly. Atka gave a small hop to submerge herself faster, the water felt nice, she'd never been able to swim in something so calm, the ocean waters vastly different.

❝Don't mind at all.❞ She said, voice slightly strained as she tried to speak, keeping her head up as she tread through the water.

She returned to bank, laying herself down in the shallow water while staring at Heph. Atka felt so relaxed, her body cool, mind at ease, and spending time with companion she considered dear to her already.

❝It's weird we haven't come across others here, packs chose to place themselves in harsh mountains and burnt forests, but not here?❞ Her words weren't laced with malice, she simply wondered, clueless to others simply having different preferences.

Again, she stared off into her surroundings, infatuated with the view. Though she was sure she was going to see many others views like it as they continued their trek Northwest.

❝It's beautiful here.❞ Her tail thumped the ground, turning to smile at Heph.