Novel had been alive and slowly growing strong again, but she had not exactly been present. During much of her healing, she slept and slept, only awakening briefly to bring her water, as well as herbs. It seemed now, though, that Novel had a sparkle of awareness in her eyes that she had not seen for some time. It elicited a smile from her, and she found herself pressing gently into Novel's side, grateful to feel the other girl respond. She hadn't truly known if she would make it at all, and to see her getting better was truly a joy.
She stood strongly beside her, unwilling to let Novel stumble and fall again. Slowly they moved together to the den's entrance, and she slowly lowered herself down to her hindquarters, following Novel's gaze as she watched the dusk sky. It truly was beautiful, and was in awe of how vast it all was. Did the world stretch even further than he parents had described to her? How much world was there to explore?
The silence cloaked the two like blankets, and she was surprised to hear the soft voice echoing beside her. The question was surprising, and she slowly nodded as he gaze shifted from the sky toward Novel. "Of course I was," she told her with a gentle smile. "Did you think I would leave you?" Even if she had wanted to, she had already been exposed, and was unwilling to place anyone else in potential danger.
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