Hoshor Plains to bring us sugar and tea and rum

Frolic couldn’t have hoped for a better reaction. She quickly released the lip she’d unconsciously bitten, beaming hugely as Seal pulled her into a hug. Their clasped paws broke free as she brought her forelegs around the other girl’s shoulders, squeezing her with all her might and rocking back and forth a little.

When they pulled apart and Frolic spotted tears in Seal’s eyes, she understood her friend wasn’t upset. Although she didn’t cry herself, there was a wobbliness to Frolic’s smile as she reached out and set a paw on her dearest friend’s shoulder.

I’m proud of you too, friendmine, she said, glowing with sincerity. I love you, you know, and I’m going to miss you. But I promise I’ll come back and find you.