get ahead of myself

the breeze was nice despite the humidity, but she did not mind either. after leaving the north and one acquaintance behind, she had went to Auster. to the Risen Empire. whatever happened there had happened and she left them to travel again. it seemed she wasn't satisfied with staying in one place for long; her paws itched to explore the lands around the empire. going a bit north from the island nation, she'd swim through the low tides to reach the mainland. that was the plan.

Desdemona didn't expect to see another, smaller island in the near distance. turning away from the mainland, she made for it. the reef idly tickled her paws as she did. hitting dry land, she'd shake off her dual colored coat before walking further in. there was the call of birds in the air but she did not know how to hunt avians. her belly was full anyway, having caught something small earlier to tide her over. wordlessly as she walked, the scent of others hit her nose. one in particular; an adult female. the other was smaller, perhaps a child.

she would tread with caution if so. mothers were tempermental. "hello?" her soft vocals split the air, wondering if she was close to them.