once a farmer had a dog...

Bancha was really trying to be brave lately. Exploring more, venturing a bit farther every day. From the edge of Valta lands, he could see the dying pink blossoms of the Redbud Nook. While he hadn't seen them in full bloom, their interesting color still caught his attention. Why were those trees pink and the ones where he lived weren't? Curiosity propelled him forward, keeping to the shadows and the brush, making sure no one would notice him.

Careful not to disturb any critter burrows as he moved from tree to tree, pressing against the bark, his attention is suddenly turned to a bright red and white spotted mushroom. The biggest one in the cluster was as big as his head! Hopping over some roots and rocks to get to the cluster that clung close to a tree and some muddy dirty, Bancha sits in front of it. His head tilts to the side, aqua eyes blinking slowly as he looks at it, unsure if he can touch it or not.

BANCHA