the search party

Spirit hadn't anticipated that this was how the rest of his year would go. Actually, even when Void had first brought up forming a little rescue party - with the two of them and their sister, Gloom - Spirit hadn't been entirely convinced. He didn't like wandering and exploring the world anymore, not after all he and his mom had been through. He was happy with his little family in Abaven, with his finch and his herbs. But the more and more he thought of it, he found himself missing his mother terribly and wanting her to return home. Life just wasn't the same without her and, though he wasn't excited to leave, he really did want to find her and bring her back home.

He was grateful they had Void as a leader for the group. Spirit wasn't terribly at navigating but he was easily overwhelmed in new situations, and the presence of his siblings had a grounding effect on him. Fortunately the sheer amount of ground they'd been covering was enough to tire him out, his mind as much as his body. In a way it was a good thing because it helped his mind from going too wild. He was simply too tired to think much by the end of the day. He was glad when they finally stopped to rest, heaving a quiet sigh as he settled down beside Void. "G-good. I'm tired tonight," he breathed quietly. In their presence he felt most like himself, at least more like himself than he'd felt in.. well, as long as he could remember. "H-hopefully tomorrow brings more luck.."