YOU WERE SO ENCHANTING | PRIVATE

[Nayru]

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She had lingered within the Ascendants territory a little longer than what was perhaps considered appropriate, quietly enjoying the way the sun felt on her face and solid ground felt underfoot. After spending weeks in Tanglewood, she had forgotten what the world outside of the swamp was like. Rolling fields of flowers, pristine lakes, a forest not riddled with murderous animals... this place had it all and a part of her half wished that she could exchange the muck and humidity for this natural beauty.

Tanglewood was her home though and as terrible as it could be sometimes, she had grown to appreciate it with her entire heart. It was not traditionally beautiful by any means, but sometimes, sunlight dappled it just right or a string of wildflowers popped up in their darkened woods and simply took her breath away. Moments like those always succeeded in reminding her that she would never be quite as happy as she was there, surrounded by her strange, make-shift family and her beloved gator companion. Speaking of, poor Chad could not thrive anywhere but the swamp. She'd be running the risk of damaging him permanently if she ever decided to uproot herself and take him with her.

But that didn't mean she couldn't appreciate her new ally's territory. Until someone asked her to leave, she figured that she wasn't actually doing any harm. In fact, she was simply sitting there peacefully, her eyes half shut and a faint smile upon her lips. Chad was curled up at her paws, resting just as soundly as his companion was, he, too, surprisingly enjoying the change in scenery. There was a shadow of doubt in her mind, one that urged her to return home promptly lest her clanmates all suddenly sustain life threatening injuries that, in her absence, could not be treated. She ignored it though, finding that such an outcome was highly improbable. A few more minutes here - maybe even a few more hours - would be beneficial to her. All of the injuries she had been dealing with as of late had put a strain on her anyways, she figured her clanmates would prefer her in a state of amiable bliss rather than one of stressed panic.

And so, she remained, breathing in the floral-scented air and taking genuine time for herself for the first time ever.

'This is the life.'