Bearclaw Valley Into the woods

Most of the time Nunataq was annoyed by people, who spoke excessively, but Arlette was a pleasant exception from the rule. She had a manner of talking that made Nuna feel as if she was in the spotlight. The meaning of the words themselves might have escaped her understanding, but the tone and emotion had not.

Therefore she listened to her albino friend's easy-going banter with an interested gaze and proud grin. At the same time leading her little army confidently through the forest and keeping hold of the bottle, as if it was a rifle ready to shoot. Luckily it did not come to that.

They arrived in a less-explored area of the valley, where blocks of stones in various sizes were littered around, as if by some giant's whim. Nuna found the biggest of them all and with a swift jump was up. There, perched up as regally as queen herself, she looked down at Arlette, inviting her to join.