Swiftcurrent Creek sun heeds high

morwenna's gaze swept over leonore as the girl emerged from the shadows, her lower half darkened and dripping from the stream's mischief. concern creased her brow, her tail rising slightly in alarm as she rushed to meet her.

what— the words tangled in her throat for a moment, her eyes darting from the damp fur to the little one's steady, unbothered expression. what were you thinking? her voice rose, a rare sharpness cutting through her usual calm tone.

the thought of the current, the cold, and the danger sent a shiver through her own limbs, and she stepped closer, nose brushing lightly against leonore's soaked flank as if to confirm she was truly unhurt. are you alright? softer now, her voice dipped, but the worry lingered in her eyes.

she pulled back, standing tall once more, trying to mask the mixture of relief and exasperation swirling in her chest. you know better than to go wandering off, especially near water. do you have any idea what could’ve happened?