when i feel i am slipping further away...

Distracted by the way her paws dragged along in the sand, Dee didn't notice the girl approaching. With how the wind pushed against her from behind, she had no way of knowing someone was right in front of her. Sure, someone probably wouldn't have felt those eyes on them, but for some reason, she didn't. Not until the familiar voice of Tethys called out to her.

Freezing in place, Dee stares wide-eyed at Tethys. Her body feels as if it shrinks backward as the other yearling closes the space between them. When her heart starts hammering against her chest and almost deafens her, she tries to focus in on what Tethys is asking her. A part of the Armada? When she was younger? Someone remembered her? Blinking slowly, she nods her head softly in response as Tethys comes to a stop in front of her. Then her head tilts slightly. But what? Dee's mind is confused as her brow furrows slightly. Lifting a paw, she brings it up to press against her throat before giving her head a shake as if saying I don't speak.