Gilded Bay But I'm still playing in the sand.

The young man was still getting his bearings - while his mind often drifted to Easy and concern for her wellbeing while he was away exploring the coast, he had to admit he was enjoying these lands immensely. The sea breeze was especially spectacular, carrying with it all sorts of novel scents that piqued his curiosity.

‘Mac had just made his way back to the beach when a familiar, gentle scent greeted his nose. A grin broke out on his maw, and on easy, light steps, he followed the length of the shore, hoping to find its owner. Soon enough, her elegant silhouette came into view, and he couldn’t resist giving a few wags of his golden-tipped tail.

“Hello, Raindrop!” Sumac called out on clear tenor notes, his amber eyes practically dancing, “Beautiful day, isn’t it?’

He ventured a few steps forward, seeking to close the distance between them.

“Is it okay if I join you?”