A Quick Nap
09-02-2021, 07:56 PM
The crisp change of fall brought about a sudden change. All around leaves had turned quickly from bright green to deep hues of red and orange. Their colors almost matched her coat; just a few shades deeper and she would blend in perfectly. Yet, the deepening chill seemed to rattle her bones more than it did last year. Thin and small of frame, Audra was one of few that didn't fare well in the winter. Preferring to stick to warmer climates, she searched for the hot springs that she had heard some others talking about in her travels. Weary of strangers, she tended to stray away from others, even if her heart longed to belong somewhere. Her honey brown eyes peered over the cliff edge in curiosity. A sharp breeze rustled her coat as she took a few tentative steps down the layered edges. With toes splaying out, claws digging in softly to the dirt, Audra made her way down beside the quickly falling water. The lower she went, the warmer it felt. Without the sparse underbrush to leave her open to the elements at the top of the waterfall, she felt safer. Her tailed curled over her hips, ears turned forward as the dirt and grass leveled out. Around her pools of warm water bubbled and steam permeated the cooler Autumn air. Tendrils of breath curled from her nose when she paused, glancing around first to ensure she was alone. It wasn't that she wanted to be alone, but typically alone was safer here. From the shadows, she had seen many bloodsheds - from hunts to near-death fighting. Alone since a young age, mainly from the elements killing her small family off, trust was not in her vocabulary. Audra's body relaxed when she was sure that for now, she was alone to relax and warm her body. Slipping quietly into a small pool of hot springs, her eyes closed for a moment. Settling about shoulder deep, she leaned against the muddy edge, resting her chin on the grassy surface while her tail swished back and forth. I never want to leave this. Her thoughts trailed off as she dozed. |