Shadewood dusk speaks

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talvani lingered in the cool, cleansing waters, the rush of the river’s current washing over her as she dipped beneath, letting the liquid embrace her like a familiar ally. the cold bite of the stream invigorated her, pulling the weariness from her muscles as the water ran through her fur, slicking it back. but she knew her task was not yet complete. her time in the water was a brief respite, but now it was time to move forward.
the weight of her purpose hung heavy in the air, and the land called to her—the hum of the earth beneath her paws, the scent of caribou in the distance. @Kusax̱asaa was near, but now it was time to find him. the wisdom he carried was vital for the path she needed to walk. talvani stood, water dripping from her coat, her body glistening in the fading light. she shook herself dry and took a deep breath, the chill lingering on her skin, but the fire inside her pushing her onward.