How Fast Time Flies

The familiar scent grew stronger and for a moment the girl was filled with a sort of panic, she had left family here that much she knew but she couldn’t remember who exactly and as she was faced with the reality of having to deal with further mis-gendering at the unknowing hands of family she nearly bolted. The scent manifested itself then however and for better or for worse the girl would have to face the woman before her.

Immediately her fears were put to rest however as her cousin spoke, her chosen name falling so easily from the older woman’s lips. Breathing a sigh of relief the girl wracked her memory for the woman’s name. "Surreal. " She spoke a genuine smile playing across her features and her tail began a tentative wag. How long had it been since she hadn’t had to feign this sort of happiness? Taking a few steps forwards she closed the respectful gap between them though she did not initiate contact. "It’s been a while huh?" Was that a hint of a laugh in her voice? Well today was just full of surprises wasn’t it?


"Burn Baby Burn"