It's been a year, a long year. A smile crossing her lips as the woman had made her way towards the willows and the lake that was surrounded by thick willow trees that danced with the hot summer wind. It felt to her as the heat would never die down, but by heavens the dam had wished that it would. She was tired of it already, how could one survive so long within the sweltering heat of the growing summer months. However her small companion had seemed to enjoy it, always fluttering and dancing within the air. Identification could not help but smile and leave a soft laugh come forth. Her tail danced around behind her in a excited manner. Attention was drawn to that of the small hummingbird.

Emerald pools watch the bird flying and dancing about. As she drew closer to the water, dipping a paw within it's depths. Things had seemed to be going well within her life right now, but she needed to see a old friend. Atreyu. She needed some bonding time with the other woman. And that is what she was going to do today. But there wasn't much that the duo could do, however they could sit and relax and catch some fish to munch down for lunch couldn't they?

"Identification"

Atreyu hadn't made it this far west before, but she knew Azriel would be miserable in the heat that practically radiated from the landscape. She was here for a reason, though, and she wouldn't let the weather stop her. Trotting along with purpose and grace, Atreyu seemed to float across the ground, her steps light and silent. It wasn't long before the reason she came here was in sight, and Atreyu greeted that sight with a smile and a soft chuff to let the other woman know she was there.

"Identification, it's been too long! How have you been?" Sitting back on her haunches, Atreyu rose up and opened her forelimbs to offer a hug of sorts. Her bright smile and wagging tail a clear sign that she was happy to reunite with the barely older than her woman. Atreyu had seen some alfalfa on the way to Fic, perhaps she would like to help her gather some for drying. Alfalfa had many health benefits, though it was most commonly known as a nutritional filler for weight gain. Atreyu was worried that her sister Petra may need it, though she would have to interact with her to know for sure. "Would you like to collect some herbs with me?"

1/3 collected an herb - alfalfa
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Identification was relaxing as the sound of a familiar voice allowed her to quickly perk up, a smile hinting at the womans lips. Her tail danced along the ground as eyes caught that of the golden rose pelt with silvery undertones. Atreyu. No one could mistake the woman for another. A dip of Fic's skull was offered. "Hello Atreyu, it has been almost a year. And for that I do apologize." The woman smelt of others as Fic had, one of them being that a familiar scent. "I hope that all is well with you. Things were not easy, but became easier dear friend."

She was sure that things had also changed with the woman of pinks and silvers. "I think I would like that." Smiling as she rose up to stand and go over to Atreyu and giving a tender friendly nudge against the womans shoulder. "Tell me of your journeys that faced you this past year? I'd love to know if you had found those that you were looking for." Identification remembered Atreyu speaking of her lost family and hoped dearly that her friend had found them.

"Identification"

Atreyu smiled happily at her friend, shaking her head, "I need no apology, life has a funny way of happening to us." She gave a bell-like laugh and motioned for Fic to follow her to the alfalfa grass not far off. Setting her dalmatian satchel down on the ground, she opened the flap and began to harvest the grass once her friend said she would help. "Well, let me tell you that first of all, I have found my betrothed! And my family! Though, we are still few in number. I have fought a cougar, two tigers and a brown bear."

Atreyu wondered what had been going on with her friend this year. "What about you, my dear friend?" She asked the question respectfully, sensing that this was not an easy subject for Identification. Something seemed to weigh a bit heavy on her friend's shoulders and she hoped to help the blonde woman alleviate this burden.

OOC: Sorry it's so short, the kids are being a mess lol
2/3 Collected an herb - Alfalfa
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"Speech"
|| "Thoughts"

Identification was always fond of her friend Atreyu, she was such a strong minded woman who once had her mind set on something she made sure to do it. It wasn't always easy but Identification did also what she had to do no matter what. It was something she learned with time. A smile as Atreyu spoke out softly to Fic. "Oh you will have to fill me in, but being betrothed isn't always easy is it? I mean it's been awhile, surely both of youo have changed. Take your time learning one another once more. Please don't rush into anything Atreyu." Identification offered a smile of warmth and showing the other woman she was happy.

"Mountian lions suck. I swear! I have had to fight one also with help from friends that is. I also found a pack that seem to accept me for who I am, so can't really complain at all. So getting and figuring my place out in the pack is always on my to do list." Her tail danced as making her way over towards Atreyu, and began to help with harvesting of the alfafa. It wasn't such a easy task to do, but made sure to pull her own weight. "I am mending things with myself, making everything much better in my life. Laying life ground rules." Chuckling as placing some down next to the satchel Atreyu always carried around. "This weather isn't too kind to us right now, and I do fear it will only get worse from here on out."

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While she was happy at her news, Fic still cautioned Atreyu not to rush into things, making Atreyu smile. "We have both decided to take our time with it, we want to be sure first. Our mothers wanted this for us, and since they are no longer walking among the living, so we are going to honor their wishes. I'd like to think they would be happy with the decision." Considering the repulsion she had felt about the idea initially, Atreyu knew her mother was happy with her choice to move forward with the betrothal. She wasn't sure if it was hormones or what that drove her, but after the fall of Judila, Atreyu saw Azriel in a new light.

Moving in toward Fic, Atreyu pulled up some of the grass and cut it with her knife, harvesting a rather large amount for use later. She wasn't sure how many wolves would turn up from Judila in the condition that Petra had, but she knew she would have to be ready for anything. While dried grasses may not be palatable on their own, Atreyu was sure she could figure out a way to make them work for those in her band who would need the nutrition. Returning her attention to Identification, the spotted dire woman smiled and waved her tail to hear that her friend was doing much better. "I am glad you are doing so well, keep it up! I know the road is not an easy one, but you're finding your way." She was proud of her friend for the progress she made and she made sure to show it in the gleaming of those holographic eyes and the smile on her lips.

3/3 Collected an herb - Alfalfa
"Talk." || Think || 'Hear.'

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Identification listened to Atreyu speak. Happy that she was taking things slow, but also continuing on her route with her familys wishes for the other female. Watching the woman cutting the grasses, harvesting large amounts. "I think that you both would make your families proud Atreyu. May the stars align completely for you both and your family to help guide you when the nights are dark." She known that the dire woman had dreams that were going to be fulfilled. A smile for a moment, as she continued to gather a bit more of the grasses to help Atreyu.

"Tell me about them? What are your siblings like?" She had hoped that she did not over step boundaries, but truly Identification always enjoyed her friends company. And since they have not seen one another in some time, it would feel absolutely wonderful to see her again, and help with the gathering of herbs. Placing the grass into Atreyu's satchel carefully to not spill the contents. "Other than all of that, how have you seriously been? You seem so happy now and not confused or lost as before."

"Identification"

She couldn't help but to wave her tail as her friend asked about her siblings, Atreyu more than ready to tell her about them. "Well, they are all recuperating from what happened to our pack, but they seem hopeful as I am about our future here. Oath is more into our religion than before, Petra is a bit more anxious and shy - and I understand why, but there is no need. Vayne seems to be the more stoic of us, quiet and watching. They are all on guard, with good reason." The demon king and his minions had done a number on the few Judilians that remained, both physically and mentally.

Another question from her friend, and Atreyu smiled again, spotted tail waving a bit slower. "I've been well. I have my family together with my friend, Alaric, and we decided to become a band. The start of Judila has come, and I aim to see it through to fruition. I am a lot happier now that I have most of everyone together again. Did you say you've found a pack to suit you? What are they like?" She didn't need pertinent details, only that they treated her friend well and weren't mean. She hoped her friend had found peace where she could regain herself again. It was good to see she was doing so well, and Atreyu was happy for the time she finally got to spend with Fic.

OOC: Bleck bad post, but I had to push it out lol
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Identification had lowered down upon her hind haunches, allowing her tail to curl against her back legs, hiding the half stocking upon her one leg. Listening to Atreyu speak about her family. Her heart slightly breaking for her family. "I hope that they fully recover from the past happenings dear." Lifting a paw to wipe a little tear away that formed within her spearmint eyes. She did feel for Atreyus family, hoping that they all did recover. "More patience for Petra to over come the anxiety and shyness. I know it's not always easy, and I don't know what happened. But maybe help her see the light within the darkness?" She was careful how she had spoke about Petra, knowing that it wasn't easy especially with the anxiety. A chuckle left her maw however when Atreyu had spoke about Vayne and Oath. "There is always a reason for them guarding themselves. But it is always good that Oath is also more into the religion, isn't it?" Fic paused allowing Atreyu to speak then.

Her tail danced behind her figure now, as Atreyu spoke about creating a band, her and her family with a friend. "That sounds lovely. I believe that you have found your calling. You've always been a leader and not a follower." The cream woman offered with a smile. "Yes, I believe I have. It's a larger size pack, more larger than I've ever seen. And I haven't meant everyone but I mean too. The Bone Queen seems kind enough, but seems like she didn't have the easiest pup hood." Just by the name of Medusa, it did appear that she didn't have the easiest beginnings for pup hood. "But yes, it's a nice quiet pack for the most part. Something that I didn't think I'd enjoy being part of, but I am." Fic known that she had bigger dreams, that would take time. However the heat of summer was becoming too much for her. And not completely a fan of it.

"I do not like how this season changed so quickly, making it hard for some to find water, and shaded areas. I hope this heat wave ends soon however. I don't know what damages that will happen if it continues. However the storms are brutal but short." A soft sigh emited from her, twin peaks shift upon her skull as the distant sound of thunder crashed within the skies.

"Speech!"

Again Atreyu found herself nodding as Fic told her to be patient with Petra, that wasn't hard, she loved her sister even with her trauma. They would all get through it if they stayed together and unified. Atreyu believed they could do it, though her aspirations were loftier than a wandering band. They would need a place to settle down soon. "I know they will recover, they are a resilient bunch." Atreyu smiled and listened as her friend spoke once more, only responding when Fic paused to let her answer. She didn't mind filling in her friend, and of course she had questions of her own. When she spoke about Atreyu finding her calling, Atreyu let out a small laugh and nodded. "I know it won't be easy, but I feel more secure, I guess. Like I know what I want for our futures, and I believe I know how to lead us there." She smiled then, listening as Fic described her new home and the Bone Queen. She would have to learn more about this so-called Bone Queen, Atreyu was needing to meet with each of the alphas she supposed. Of course, she would have to discover the other packs first. She knew they were around, she just hadn't run into one yet. Obscura and Vedia she knew of, but she had never visited before. The thought had her nerves up, but she wasn't afraid. Atreyu wouldn't let herself be afraid of anything. Fic changed the subject to the weather, and Atreyu found herself looking around them. "I do hope we get some actual rain soon, the herbs and medicinal plants are all withering away. Makes it hard for a healer out here." Storms had been frequent but brief, certainly not enough water for the plants of Boreas. "Talking."

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