Redhawk Caldera u r b a n i

Lilitu spoke of things Ani had never experienced, though she’d heard tell of them. Well, she’d heard of snow, though she didn’t recall ever being told their pelts would change. She supposed it made sense. If it grew colder, they would need extra fur to keep them warm.

I can’t wait to see snow, Ani shared, and grow in a fuzzier coat. I hope I get really poofy! the girl declared with a giggle.

She suddenly remembered something else she’d been told to expect when wintertime came around: ice. Ani couldn’t remember who’d told her but she did remember what they’d said about water freezing solid and becoming slippery to the touch. It was hard to picture, just like snowfall.

I bet winter is so much fun. I bet it will be just like a fairy tale. I can’t wait, Ani said breathlessly. Hey, do you wanna go to the lake and get a drink? I’m pretty thirsty, she added now that the caldera was top of mind, feet already weaving in that direction.