Ouroboros Spine BWP: TSS There be treasure here

Ajei is so cute! I hope Shemesh doesn't make her too nervous.

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Shemesh rested comfortably amongst the wildflowers, the sweet-smelling clearing surrounded by towering conifers. She stretched her long legs out, toes spread wide, before rolling onto her back. When was the last time Shemesh felt so sated? Her stomach mostly full instead of growling with hunger? It must have been the last time her master filled her bowl. She sighed in contentment and admired the clear, blue sky.

If Noam could see her now, he’d be so proud that tears would come to his eyes — and Shemesh, being a very good and capable dog, would lick them away. He wouldn’t need to cry.

The coydog was pulled from her reverie by a little squeal nearby, and she tilted her head to hear better. Instinct told her it was a puppy, and her homesickness told her to investigate. Shemesh knew she was near the border of a pack; maybe the little guy or girl had gotten lost? Rolling back onto her stomach, she pushed herself to her feet and padded in the direction of the sound.

Shemesh stopped when she spotted its tiny maker. The red and white puppy was digging furiously in the dirt, her tail wagging in youthful excitement. She was alone, and maybe even lost, but thankfully unharmed. Shemesh breathed a sigh of relief; she wouldn’t know the first thing to do with a hurt puppy, except try and find their family.

With folded ears and a gently wagging tail, she tried to make herself look as unintimidating as possible. Then when she felt suitably puppy friendly, Shemesh gave a small bark in greeting: hello!