Moon & Stars

Delaeni's heart fluttered at Azoula's praise, a warm feeling of approval washing over her. The tigress's proximity, her whiskers brushing against Delaeni's cheek, sent a shiver down her spine. She felt a mix of emotions swirling inside her, a cocktail of fear and exhilaration at being so close to Azoula, who exuded power and confidence in every movement.

"Th-thank you, Azoula," Delaeni stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. She tried to focus on the task at hand, tearing her gaze away from Azoula's intense gaze to the sky above. Following Azoula's instructions, she looked below Polaris, studying the grouping of stars. The shapes began to form in her mind, faint memories of stories she had heard in her youth.

"They... they form a... it looks kind of like an animal, I think," Delaeni replied tentatively, her voice gaining confidence as she recognized the familiar pattern. "With a body and a head." She traced the outline in the sky with her paw, trying to match the stars to the image she recalled. Azoula's teachings were opening up a whole new world for Delaeni, one where the stars were not just distant lights but guides and storytellers, weaving tales of the cosmos above.

"Delaeni Terblanche"