Guided by Starlight [Branch]

Stars twinkled above her as Aerndis continued her journey southward. The evening storms had passed leaving the air humid but far cooler than the heat of the day, making it an excellent time to travel. She was still aimless, still uncertain of what to do with herself and the solitude was starting to eat at her nerves. Before, she was proud of her independent and solitary lifestyle but now she could only look upon it with disdain. She needed some company but had no idea where to find any and so she continued to wander.

When Aerndis came upon the shelter of the weeping woods she quickly slipped beneath the willow branches. They really did appear to be weeping as the water from the earlier rain, ran down their leaves. It was pretty here and quiet. Perhaps there was a decent supply of prey as well? Her stomach gurgled at the thought. Maybe some fish? Approaching the edge of a stream she peered into the inky black water, debating if she wished to try her paw at fishing or just go to sleep and try in the morning when the visibility might be better.