Remember Back When

Annwyn felt the tremor ripple through her paws, and she relished the connection to nature so strong beneath her toes. As Talyssa instructed the group to close their eyes and recall their most vivid memories, Annwyn complied with reluctance. Her mind's eye conjured a scene from a harsh winter, the biting cold stinging her fur, juxtaposed with the warmth of a spring day filled with the scent of blooms and forest. The memories surged with emotions, a blend of joy and endurance, triumph and then… regret.

Another violent shudder of the earth snapped her back to the present. Annwyn's eyes opened momentarily, noting those who faltered, but she quickly closed them again, forcing herself to stay in the memory's embrace.

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