Jade Fern Grove defying gravity,

Cole kept his distance. The space welcome even in her state of loneliness. Paloma knew that the world was far larger than what she had experienced in her short life, but never had she expected it to be this vast. Looking out at the rolling hills and distant mountain, she felt small. Her short tail lowered further until it fully relaxed between her legs. He was safe for now, and if he wasn't it would be a burden for future Paloma. 

Bearclaw Valley. The man looked as if he were part bear, so she figured it was fitting. The slow and low way he spoke even reminded her of the deep vocalizations of the bears she had always avoided. Paloma hoped that this connection was simply a coincidence and not some kind of horrible omen. "Nice to meet you too. It's always nice to see another friendly face," She replied, less stiff than before. 

"I would imagine not," Paloma laughed lightly in response. "Truthfully, I've never been this far from home and it's a bit intimidating to say the least." She admitted a tinge of bashfulness coloring her words. So long she had spent sheltered away in her tight-knit home. Now, the world was too large for her to fully comprehend. Would she handle it better if she had been allowed to travel as a yearling? Perhaps. But the past is just that. The past.

"Have you traveled much?"