Ever since Momma had taken her to the beaver dam in the Aspen forest in one of the neighboring territories, all she could think about was getting out and exploring. Just simply the idea of adventure brought the thrill of wanderlust she was just now discovering called to her heart and soul. So when a particularly slow afternoon came along, she found an opportunity to approach her father and ask that he take her out beyond Hallowed territory. The excitement that engulfed her upon his agreement could hardly be contained- and after a short bit of preparation, they were off.
This time, once they hit the creek, instead of tracing it north to see the dam as she had done with Briar, Talyssa wanted to discover for herself what was concealed in the south. As familiar land fell away, she was careful not to stray too far from Artorias. But just like it had been the time before, the fawn-spotted fae was mesmerized. Leaning forward into each stride as her attention swept from left to right, anxious that if she wasn't careful, she just might miss something important. One thing in particular she noticed was the casual spread of cedar trees slowly beginning to increase in numbers to match the number of Aspen trees. Though, the further they went, the fewer the white-barked trees became, until there were eventually no more to be seen beyond the thick wall of evergreens.
The little stream was no longer a floodplain either. The banks became more defined, and the current picked up as it developed into a full-blown river. And for the first time in their trip, she noticed a faint echo in the background. Something like the crash of waves, but it was constant. Nothing like the ebb and flow that she was used to. As they grew closer, and the noise grew louder, she couldn't help but to ask, "Daddy, what is that sound?"
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