Bearclaw Valley black holes cover up my eyes

hopped on this so fast

the past few days had felt as if she'd been walking on a cloud. lost in a beautiful daydream, tucked away into its comfort and security. fuller her heart has been than it ever has. and now, she walks with a confidence she'd never known before. as she had cole who believed in her, and that's all she needs. 

but reality always has an odd, unfortunate way of nipping her in the butt. 

she's been floating around bearclaw with soft smiles and gentle greetings. collecting odds and ends for her new home, in hopes to make it feel as such. pelts, feathers, trinkets—it mattered not. she'd take them all—after confirming they did not belong to someone else—with pride. 

that is how she found nephele; returning from gathering soft pelts that now rest along her back for the journey home. truthfully, she knew nothing of the woman. they hadn't met before, but that wouldn't stop her! and the woman seemed upset. as if a visible rain cloud had plagued her; it was written all over her expression, in her eyes. 

winnie knew nothing of her plight, but she felt inclined to try and help. she approached with a friendly sway of her tail, a kind smile. "hello. i don't mean to bother you, but...are you alright?" a gentle question, in case the woman wished to be left alone.