You said that’s not funny, but it wasn’t a joke

Now that she had reached the age of adulthood Venom hadn’t kept herself within the pack’s territory. She wanted to go out, she wanted to see the world and learn more. She’d come to terms with her own criticisms of her mother’s rule, and she wouldn’t allow herself to repeat her mistakes. White gloved paws brought her eastward, past the Armada and towards the lands of Abaven.

The young princess was curious about the odd scent of the water, and brought her through the thick forest towards the spring. Hesitantly she rounded a large trunk and purple violet eyes fell on the abalone like bowls of hot water. It was a beautiful scene, the reflection of the vibrant autumn leaves on the water and the gentle warming of the sun. She almost missed the other presence waiting there.

She felt her hackles raise slightly as her sharp gaze shifted to the stranger. She wouldn’t have left the territory if she wasn’t sure of her ability to take care of herself. She flicked her tongue, the only evidence of her uncertainty as she stared at him.