The Heartwood Ashen Remains

Very cute. Not many would come around here just to admire the forest. Bridget was normally the type to live in the moment like that, but lately she’d had a number of things to think about. She’d barely noticed the young trees.

Unless they’re some kind of rose trees, I’d hope not too! Though maybe that’s their best way of protecting themselves until their big enough to put up with anything else’s nonsense. Hate to berudge them that. She smiled, looking at the trees, then thought about the question.

I was looking for mint, specifically. But honestly? I took the excuse to go for a bit of a walk. Felt like maybe meeting some new faces. Lucky me that you came along. She gave a good natured wink, but then looked off. This wolf seemed to be alone… did she have a family out there? Someone she’d been loathe to leave behind? It felt invasive to ask, but maybe knowing would help her with her own decisions.