why are you following me?

Gossamer trotted after Ásta with fronds of lavender clasped between her teeth. Today, her companion was going to teach her to make tea and what was really exciting was she could drink this one. The fox told her she could drink mild lavender tea for enjoyment and not just to heal patients.

Gossamer bounded over to the fox and set the lavender down. "I found some! What now?" She gazed at the bowls that Ásta had brought with her. The fox grinned. "Great work! So the first thing we need to do is add the lavender flowers to the bowl." Ásta demonstrated by taking one of the fronds of lavender and chewing it in half before adding both halves to her bowl. She scooted the other bowl to Gossamer and the young pup quickly mimicked what the fox had done. It tasted kind of different but it wasn't unpleasant.

She was excited for the tea, something warm to drink on a chilly day by the river. Gossamer huddled closer to the small fire the fox had made. She wished she knew how to do that. Her companion was so clever. Her ears flicked up as she heard someone moving about. Her body guard, Natha, was in ear shot should she yell. The lynx was fishing somewhere down stream. She saw a woman swimming in the water and eventually climbing onto the shore. "Hey! Isn't the water really cold? How come you went swimming in it? Are you fishing?"