Whitebark Stream mulberry

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the lanzadoii wife's lips curved into a rare, genuine smile, softening the edges of her usually sharp demeanor. ridgeback’s bluntness was oddly endearing, and she found herself enjoying the ease of his company.

no wonder @Ice Diver chose you, she said, her tone laced with amusement. you’re funny. she tipped her head, hazel eyes gleaming as she regarded him.

her gaze flicked toward the caribou he mentioned, and she chuckled lightly. that one has good instincts then, she teased, settling herself more comfortably beside him. you and my husband can make quick work of him, i'm sure.

pausing for a moment, her smile softened into something more genuine. how have you been doing, ridgeback, is it? her voice carried genuine curiosity, a rare warmth slipping through. the herd, the work, all of it—it doesn’t tire you?