Phoenix Maplewood rufous

set while they travel <3

As the leaves spiraled around her, Redd chased them, snapping with delight at the crimson and golden stars as they twirled towards the ground.  Despite the weariness of their travel thus far, her belly was full and her spirits were high.  Her leg had stiffened in the recovery from the injuries she’d sustained.  She meant to stretch it.

And stretch she did.  Taking off, she ran full-tilt through the trees, then skidded to a stop amidst filtered sunlight.  

With a satisfied huff she stopped to roll in the leaves and the sun, still snapping at the occasional drifting target.  The restlessness that took her had no source.  Suffused, she was beginning to remember what joy felt like.