Sooo, this is life, huh?

For a long time the little one would just lay there, staring at the bug and sighing heavily. Only when the insect stirred and flew off did the child begin to pay attention to her surroundings again. The thing that made the beetle leave was probably what was attatched to the shadow falling over her. As soon as she thought that, Rhea saw a face appear above hers. The face of an older girl, grinning down at the pup gleefully.

"Uh, yes, actually. I'm fine." Rhea began uncertainly, forcing herself not to stutter despite the nerves that were brought on by having the giant teen looming over her. As much as Rhea thought the girl's mismatched eyes were pretty, she didn't need to look at 'em from this close!

When at last the older girl stepped back, Rhea pulled herself to a standing position and shook of her dusty pelt, sneezing a bit as it filled the air around them. Ick. The pair moved to the side and once Rhea could actually breathe she asked, "What's your name? I'm Rhea, and I've never seen you before."