The Trees Bleed

Dragon's Blood Grove

Ricin is out exploring. Again. After meeting Duchess, the pup had realized how much he has missed traveling. Today he has decided to check out the grove that he had passed through to get to the bay. The rain is steady, causing his light blue fur to stick out at odd angles and gives him a comical look. As his paws hit the desolate landscape of the strange grove, Ricin feels an involuntary shudder race long his spine. It seems unnatural, the way the grass stops abruptly, giving way to a barren landscape. Everything, even the air, feels hotter here. The warm rain has turned the exposed dirt into mud and the blue pup has to be vigilant to avoid large, murky puddles that seems like they could him whole. As he makes his way further into the land, Ricin finds it is slow going as he has to focus on each step and every step he takes.

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