December 24, 2024, 02:40 AM
Irene stood still for a moment, the soft warmth of the unexpected gesture lingering on her cheek. She could feel the faint echo of Hokulani's presence in the air, like a song on the wind that would soon fade into memory. A low, amused chuckle bubbled up from her chest, and she shook her head, bemused by the fleetingness of the encounter.
Finally, Irene let out a soft chuckle, more to herself than anyone else.
As she vanished beyond her view, Irene felt a quiet sort of peace settle over her. Maybe one day, she thought, her mind wandering to that future possibility. She didn’t expect to see her again anytime soon—but she didn’t mind. Some connections, no matter how brief, stayed with you.
Raising onto her paws, Irene begun to walk in the opposite direction. Winter had a funny way of bringing others together, perhaps this was to be an omen that Irene was actually maturing.
Finally, Irene let out a soft chuckle, more to herself than anyone else.
Guess that’s one way to leave an impression.It wasn’t often that someone caught her off guard like that, but there was something about Hokulani that made her... memorable.
As she vanished beyond her view, Irene felt a quiet sort of peace settle over her. Maybe one day, she thought, her mind wandering to that future possibility. She didn’t expect to see her again anytime soon—but she didn’t mind. Some connections, no matter how brief, stayed with you.
Raising onto her paws, Irene begun to walk in the opposite direction. Winter had a funny way of bringing others together, perhaps this was to be an omen that Irene was actually maturing.
fade away?
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