when the moon fell in love with the sun

Belle worried about her comfort and Io gave a shake of her head. "No. I'll be fine once we start moving." She should warm up quickly once she got her legs pumping. The tiredness would leave as well. She'd just plow right through the sleep wall.

The pair walked side by side, shoulder to shoulder. Io could feel the warmth emanating from her companion. It was nice and comforting. Eyes adjusted to the dark quickly. She was a night time creature as well. It was odd for her to be tired at this time, but when you suffered from insomnia, sleep came when it came.

As they walked along, Belle asked if she ever patrolled. "I do. When I move in and out of the territory, I patrol, mark, all that jazz." She was out of the territory every day hunting for herbs. She checked her same marks every day to make sure that the borders were fresh and evident. It wouldn't do for Sirius to encounter a trespasser. Gods knew what he'd do to them. Throw them in a hole most likely.