I’d take you to the movies…

When her new friend flopped beside her, Modesty rolled to lay alongside her new friend, staring up at the same clouds. This was really, really nice. There wasn’t an expectation to be perfect, nobody even knew she was here and she wouldn’t have to be back for her evening prayers before the sun was low in the sky. When Ophie mentioned it was nicer on warmer days, Modesty hummed her agreement. She could imagine how soothing the coolness would be on a hot summer day with the sun scorching her dark coat.

When her companion said her coat was pretty, she warmed beneath her fur, “Na-ah, your’s is pretty!” She shot back, poking out her tongue for good measure, and to reinforce the sentiment she gave her new friend an appreciative sidelong glance. “It might be cloudy, but I’ve got the best view around.”

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