Noctisardor Bypass now i see

Paarthurnax continued to look across the stream's shimmering surface, following streaks of silver with vivid copper eyes as they darted along with the current. She wondered what it was that drive the fish to move on from their spawning waters and further afield, for she'd heard many reasons for it: cooler temperatures, shortage of food, or simply wishing for a change of scenery. Regardless, the species was a successful one and it thrived with its routine, for whatever reasons.

"It is quite a trek on foot," the crimson beauty agreed, blinking back toward her two-toned companion as she recalled her visit to the shore with Shadow. It had taken them several days to reach the seaside, and would likely be even further away now that they'd moved on from Swiftcurrent Creek. It intrigued her to know that her pack-mate had been born to a similar environment and had been raised not far from the shore, and curiosity glimmered in Paar's lovely eyes.

"I was born to the deserts in the South," she said softly, a warm smile tugging at her lips. She had loved Samarkand despite its dry season, and had spent many a day basking beneath the heat of the sun. She imagined she'd still be there now if Sahrotaar had not seen fit to pack her off to be used as a common concubine. "I love the sea, though. The sand especially... it reminds me of where I came from."