Soft breaths filled the newly decorated den. Sand lay coating the floor nearly to being invisible. Shells lined the walls and entrance where two blue flowers tied by vines swayed in winter's breeze. Hanmel had done all she could in the short days of her joining to ensure she was comfortable. And the moment she'd finished, tiredness claimed her small form of exhaustion. Sleeping without interruption. The day to meet others would soon come and she wanted to be at her best. Especially when Sirius was ready to begin their training.
So, when his voice traveled through the open mouth of her home, an ear swiveled. Body rising to shake off the clinging sand and her steps were held nearing the exit. "I'm here. Just resting."