river otters

Days passes that she was getting a little more courageous with each day that passed. She wasn't as afraid of going outside now that she kept witnessing her brothers doing it and them coming back alive. Their mother tried with everything she could to reassure her she was safe...but Claire just couldn't shake the feeling that she'd end up like their father. She missed him terribly, but Avalon told her that his spirit would always be there to protect them. Did she believe it? Well, to some degree she did. That's why she came out today. And as she kept the den in sight while sniffing around her surroundings, she caught wind of her brothers trail heading away from the safety of the den, going further and further. She was almost afraid of following, but there was another scent she wasn't familiar with and of course,, curiosity got the better of her.

She followed the scents, neck craning as she sought to try and see her brother over the obstacles she encountered half hoping he would be there. But of course, the trails led her further from the den, and before she knew it, she was close to the river. Pausing, she looked around for her sibling until she spotted him staring at the water. Curious, she approached him while also staring. "Ocean? Whatre you doing?" Her voice betrayed the curiosity she started to feel, of course. Though she couldn't figure out what exactly he was looking for.