to call my own

Phim listened intently, her ears at full attention. She was looking for a home, somewhere she could live for the rest of her life without worry of losing another family and being alone again. She couldn't take that kind of pain and heartache again. But she couldn't simply settle for any old pack. She had to find a place where she would fit in, where she would be welcomed and happy. She'd rather spend her time alone than settle for less than that.

Fortunately, it seemed Aerie could be a good fit. For one thing, it was new. There weren't major cliques and connections built that would prevent her from finding a place there. There was opportunity. For another, it sounded like a thrill. Phim loved exploring, albeit she generally did it when she was spaced out. She was always curious, but she also wasn't one to go on dangerous adventures typically. And she loved to help. It was why she'd been studying the plants in the South, recalling what her parents had taught her and what she'd learned from her travels with Dai. She could put that to use in a place like this.

Phim smiled sweetly at the female before her. "That sounds amazing," she said honestly. She looked down at the medallion she'd brought along and nudged it toward Peregrine with her paw. "I would love to be a part of what you're building here, if you would have me. I, um, brought this. I'm not sure what it is, but I thought it looked kind of cool." She was so nervous and she knew it showed, but there was nothing that could be done about it. She could only hope it didn't make her look too weak.
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