a less strenuous activity

Belle was having a great time, the bugs were bright and beautiful, and she was laughing. She was a care free pup again playing in the lush environment that the Klein Empire had once been. There were too many faces missing now, but she couldn’t dwell on them. She could only hope they looked on from wherever they were and smiled on her proudly.

Even though Luce mentioned giving her the fireflies she caught she protested when Belle took her gourd. ”I am the Empress, don’t I deserve all of the fireflies?” She giggled amusedly and eventually returned the container. The owl fluttered eagerly, ushering more lightning bugs towards her master. ”Zee? How many have you caught?” She asked happily as dainty paws brought her closer to the aqua marked woman before making another attempt on the bugs.