I remember falling

It was surprising that, seemingly in the middle of the lowlands - an area almost completely opposite from where she had been raised - she beheld a sight strangely familiar. In spite of the muggy afternoon, steam could be seen rising from the opalescent pools. The smell of sulfur was deeply concentrated, yet she could pick up hints of tartness that differed from the hot springs she had once known. Curiosity drew her to the water's edge, cautiously eyeing the rocky slope beneath the slowly swirling mist.

It was far too warm to crave a dip in the waters, but it pleased her to know that it existed close by. With a happy swish of her tail, she patrolled the perimeter of the pools, investigating the strange rocks and plants she passed along the way. Despite having lost everything, she had suddenly gained complete freedom, and with it, she could do as she pleased. Veering off to nose about in a nearby, she searched for any other peculiar oddities that might be of interest.