Ain't it fun living in the real world?

The young man’s gaze was wide with wonder as he looked around the nook he had discovered. It was awash in colors of autumn, a beautiful time of year to be certain. The winged wolf’s green eyes softened as he thought of the possibly flora that would grow here, especially during the warmer seasons. His heart fluttered -- he was no expert on herbs yet, but hey, that just meant he had a lot more he could learn about! His dark skinned nose twitched and the winged boy shifted his head to look at the crook between his right wing and shoulder blade.

There an albino rat lay curled up, a pretty little thing, who had proven to be a valuable resource in her own right. She could help him dig out plants more carefully, without damaging them. Come the following spring, Gavroche decided, his lessons would begin full force. But for now he’d take a more leisurely approach. Maybe he’d even find someone who’d be willing to teach him a thing or two about healing. Heck yeah! That’d be amazing!

“Hey, Houdini? You smell anything interesting around here?” The young male asked.

The rat stirred, lifting her head before her pink nose twitched curiously. “Hmm… nothing in particular Gav. You sure you’re not just excited?” The smaller critter asked, blinking her eyes.

“Of course I’m excited!” Gavroche remarked, turning his head back to the nook before him. Paws began leading him deeper into the territory, his heart soaring as high as he wished the wings upon his back could.

“We’re starting a new life here. It’s a new beginning… a new chance… everything to learn, things to explore… Gods can you imagine?” Gavroche came to a stop by a fallen tree and leaped on top of it, careful not to jostle his companion too much.

“We can find a new home… new friends. Everything is waiting for us!” Gav’s tail began wagging behind him. What could be better than the chance at everything you ever wanted?