I keep trying to find me

Bright Moon saw the warm, friendly smile that spread upon his face, and it made her feel more at ease. His greeting was followed by a bow, a formality which she had not seen in a long time. He would then comment on their surroundings, agreeing that it was beautiful. As he glanced around, she let her silver eyes wander as well, taking in the peaceful qualities of the woods. The surface of the water glittered with the speckles of sunlight that leaked through the willow tendrils. Then she looked back to the man, looking over his coat - something about him seemed familiar. It took her only a few moments to realize why, causing her gaze to cast downwards. Memories of the man who'd captured her heart crept along the edges of her mind, but she forced them back into the depths. Now was not the time the reminisce, and dwelling on the past wouldn't help her adjust to her new life.

Instead, she would focus on the current moment. Though she was not used to life under the tree's canopy, the willows were beautiful and comforting. Stepping off her perch and splashing lightly through the stream, she moved slightly closer to the stranger in order to hear him better. So, he wasn't from here, but the coast. "So, you're from the coast?" she asked, wondering if he lived alone, or if he was with a pack, "I'm new to this continent, and I grew up on vast plains, so I'm still adjusting to being under the trees. It's not so bad, though." She wanted to ask him more, but she wasn't sure where to start. It had been a long time since she'd met someone new, and she didn't know what would be best to talk about. Did she ask him more about himself, or about the territory? Was he headed somewhere in particular or just relaxing? Taking a breath, she tried to clear her mind and not let her thoughts get away from her; if she just stayed in the moment, conversation would flow naturally. Smiling, she tilted her ears, waiting to hear what he would say next.