last summer smiles

Solveiga absolutely loved how happy this man was. He was practically bouncing where he stood, and his excitement was infectious. Solveiga felt like her smile was growing until it occupied her whole face. "No, I haven't looked, I just got here and the first thing I saw was a raspberry bush," she said with another soft laugh. But now, her baby blue eyes scanned the area, hoping to see a more brilliant shade of red, closer to the ground where her beloved strawberries would be. The man, his name was Poser, said that he was searching for blackberries.

Blackberries were a bit more tart than the treats Solveiga was looking for, but she had to agree that they were delicious, as well. Her tail continued to fly high as she looked back at Poser and smiled brightly again. "I'm hoping for strawberries," she told him. "Maybe we can search the whole area together? Two noses and two sets of eyes are better than one, don't you agree?"

The little woman had started her day in a happy and hopeful mood. But meeting this man had only multiplied the joy and excitement bubbling within her. She felt like she could burst out in giggles and go prancing around like a pup at any moment. It was a beautiful feeling that only sunshine and good company could bring.