Motherly Love Doesn't Have To Come From Mom

Laria gave a grin as the healer went on to compliment her and her eyes gleamed. The happy girl went out to listen as the healer asked her an important question and she answered with no hesitation. "Ima gonna fight fer my beliefs." She was going to be a fighter alright, a fighter until the end. "Would ya teach me to swim?" She asked Ellis with a hopeful smile imprinted on her muzzle. She held her breathe as she headed towards the bay. Her mother had promised to teach her but she'd have to wait forever until her mother decided to teach her. Her dearest mother was too protective and controlling for the girl's taste. It was something she'd never admit outside her mind though.