Adrift

She smelled him before she saw him, the gentle breeze pushing the herbal scent of Sakana to pink nares. Sid watched as he climbed up and into her treehouse but the girl remained silent. A moment later, the earthen man exited, but Blondie stayed within. It was curious, but Sid couldn't muster enough... anything... to inquire.

Sakana spied her and came near, nipping gently at one of her ears. Sid lifted her head from her paws since it looked as though he wanted to converse. His question caught her off guard though. The pastel girl's brow furrowed and she shook her head.  "No," she answered, her voice a little scratchy.  "I've been... distracted." That was putting it simply.

"Siduri"