Fading Waterfalls

The icy boy joins her and Terra dips her head in agreement, offering him a friendly smile as she begins to rip into the front half of the deer. The taste of meat on her tongue suddenly makes her stomach cramp, and the earthen girl is forced to slowly chew the food. She takes the opportunity to watching the boy, as they exchange names. A smaller but no less genuine smile is given to the happy Lotus and Terra gives him gentle shake of her head.

However, his next words have fear flashing across her face and Terra hunches slightly as she ducks her head in a submissive gesture. She knows a pack had been here but their scent has faded and the wolves she had once here are gone. Swallowing her piece of meat, Terra says, “I… I have been living near here for a while. My family left me in the land nearby… told me to wait there. I’m sorry if I am being disrespectful. I just… saw the deer and was hungry.”

Emerald gaze looks up to Lotus as Terra feels the need to explain her intrusion onto the once pack lands. He seems defensive of it and, even if they this place no long belongs to a pack, it is still this boy’s home. Softly, she asks, “What was it like living here?” A gentle smile is given to him before she reaches down to grab another small piece of meat and begin the process of chewing anew.


"Terra Qilaq"