The Heartwood corrupted lungs

❝I'm a genius.❞ She quipped back with a smile as Heph refereed to her words as wise.

❝I don't think it will take much for me to tire.❞

Atka shook her fur out in suit of Heph's, beckoning her to follow. She winced as she stepped into the stream in front of them, sucking in a harsh breath. The water was frigid in response to the continuous drop in temperature that came with autumn.

i'm good with starting another thread and dating it back if you are? :)