The tiny little cream and blush girl had left the den while her mother slept, though usually Motif awoke as soon as she even thought about wiggling from her grasp she'd been extra sneaky. Walking on quiet paws and praying that she didn't trip on something that might have been littering the den floor. She'd escape event free, with no noise. Or at least there was so little sound that Motif hadn't woken. Smiling mischievously the tiny fea found her way into the sun. She could see the bright light shining through the trees, and she could make out the highlights of where the sun light hit. Details were minimal and most of the world was dark, but she knew exactly where the sun was coming from and mostly where she was. Not that the tiny child had any intentions of wandering. She just wanted to come out and sit in the sun, and that was exactly what she was going to do. Facing the bright light she close her eyes blissfully and let the warm rays soak into her skin. ""

Location: Serpent Plains A flash of light, not caused by the sun made the yearling look up. To her astonishment, she saw Vail - Motif's daughter. She had heard of the girl, but had never seen her before now. It was... okay, she really couldn't believe just how pale the girl was. White, yet had weird pink-white-cream stripe things on her, including under her eyes, much like the other Destruction markings. Oh, and on her nose too, now that Lillie squinted. It was only then that she realized Motif was still in the den, and her mouth opened in a quiet chuckle and grin. She bounded over towards the little one, only to stop before her... and have no idea what to say. "Hi," she murmured after a second's silence. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

The sun, for the time being, was a good friend of hers. She could see some of the world because of it, and she couldn't get enough of the warmth on her skin. She'd sit happily, her plump puppy body perched all relaxed like outside of the den. She didn't think about what kind of trouble she might be in if Daddy or Shaye got home, or even if Motif woke up and found her missing. At least she wouldn't think about it until another's shadow would come in between her and the sun. She wouldn't think about taking in their scent, as her eyes tried and failed to focus on the face she'd panic slightly. She was too short for Daddy or Shaye, but was it Rhythm? Her features would fall, looking quite ashamed of her actions, before a small greeting would be given. Vail would perk back up, her curiosity obvious in her newly excited features. "Hul-lo" She'd repeat back as she squinted her icy gaze and sniffed lightly at the other girl. She'd smelled her on her mother's pelt before, but what had Motif said about her? "Lil'?" She'd question as she cocked her head curiously. ""

Lillie's smile fell as Vail looked so sad as she approached. Was she doing something wrong? She gave the greeting anyways, both at a lost for what to say, and conflicted whether to back away because she thought she did something wrong... although, once she gave it, Vail perked up. What? Lillie blinked in confusion, although she felt the smile forming on her face again. Especially at the cute way she said hello. Lillie kinda just wanted to squee inside. A soft laugh of delight, followed by a soft gasp: How had the young one known her name? Her delight grew, and she laughed again, flopping down beside the white girl. "Yes. And Vail, right?" she asked softly, tail thumping in the dirt. She stared into Vail's eyes, mesmerized by their color: Blue, with a red pupil - oh wait, there was a bit of black. Regardless, it made her wonder just what Vail saw - did she, with eyes like hers, or was the world even more clear for her? It just made the grin on her face widen, and her heart swell even more for this precious little one. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

Vail knew a lot of wolves only by their scent, while she hadn't met most of Abaven Motif's coat held a lot of their scents she'd been able to name off most of the stronger ones and Vail had quickly added them to memory. Lilli included. She'd giggle along with the other girl, her previous shame now completely forgotten now that she had some company. As long as she wasn't alone she'd be alright.. right? She'd flop with Lillianna onto the wet-ish earth, the snow was still melting and the ground was filled with water. She'd heard daddy talking about a flood, but she'd been too sleepy to ask about it. She'd nod as the girl asked her own question, "Am Vail," She'd say pleasedly, grinning up at Lilli for effect. Her snowy tail would wag happily at her cute little puppy butt as she looked back up to Lilli, "Plah?" Though her vocabulary was impressive she still couldn't form the words very well. ""

As the little pup flopped next to her, Lillie marvelled at the size difference between them. She was generally small, but compared to Vail, she was... giant. And when Vail responded, Lillie... literally squeaked. It felt like her jaws would rip apart from teh force of her grin, but she was okay with that. She poked Vail with her muzzle, nodded. "Yes. Play." She put subtle emphasis on the correct pronunciation, but that was all; she knew Vail was really young. And really cute. Really stinking cute. "What do you want to play?" she questioned. She really couldn't think of anything.. hide and seek wouldn't work, and Lillie would be afraid of hurting Vail in play-wrestling. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

There would be too much of Motif in Vail, she herself remembered those early days of sneaking out to experience the world, to learn and play. She just didn't remember her parents panic, and never had Motif felt like this. She had woken to find her side empty and cold, and felt a shock of pain and worry through her heart so tangible she could swear he had just been stabbed in the heart. “Vail, Vail??” she cried wiping about in search of what she already knew wasn't there. Vail had gotten a taste of freedom, now it seemed she wasn't willing to give that up. There was no sign of Shaye, Shai or Rhythm either, likely Shaye and Rhythm where off on a healing lesson and perhaps Shai was hunting. She felt their absence immediately in that moment. She knew how much she relied on them, they where her immediate family, the most important things in her life and who she relied on utterly during Vail's birthing, and none of them would be there in that moment to share her panic. Before her panic could get out of hand, she would hear soft giggling, and the gentle tones of another's voice, something about the word... play she let out a long, shuddering breath as she felt her heart slow to a normal rhythm and poked her head out of the den to see Lillian and Vail. She could easily guess what had happened, Vail had sneaked out and Lillian had seen her, and likely kept her occupied outside the den for a few moments which was how Motif had found them. Now that she wasn't a panicked mess, she could find humor and sweetness in the moment. She winked at Lillian as she cleared her throat. “Exactly who's idea was it to sneak out?” she asked, but she was already thinking it would be a wonderful idea for Lillian and Vail to play together, Lillian could keep her out of trouble and Motif... Motif would be stalking them from a distance without interfering. Hopefully her need to protect Vail would drop out of overdrive soon.. well, perhaps not, but she wouldn't let it ruin the girls chances to play and find her independence. It was important for Vail to see she could do things her own, and it wouldn't hurt her if she didn't know Motif was in the background, keeping her from harm. ""

Vail was a decidedly small child, even with her age she was rather tiny. She could have been the runt of the litter if there had been any other pups to compare her to. Shaye had been at least twice her size by now, but she'd also been half way to the Southern Continent as well. Lilli would try to enunciate the word for her and Vail would reply again, "Puh-lahy" She was getting closer at least. The question of what she wanted to play would set her aback though. Her contemplation was obvious on her baby doll features, but even if she had thought of something it wouldn't have mattered as Moti'f voice filled the clearing. Vail would duck down like Mo might not have been able to see her or something, her ears folded to her skull as her almost sightless eyes found her mother's silhouette sporting from the den. She knew very well that she wasn't allowed out here with out supervision, but she couldn't help it. She'd offer a sorry whine in answer to her mother, obviously not going to blame Lilli for luring her out. ""

As Vail tried the word again, Lillie nodded. That was close. Well, closer. She figured the pup wouldn't be able to say the word very easily, but what she did do was quite impressive or so she thought. "That was good," she praised with a grin, watching with amusement as her question sent Vail deep into thought - that grin faded, as did the amusement when a shriek was heard outside the den. Crap. Motif, apparently. Lillianna froze, eyes wide and staring at the den entrance as a... not irate mother popped out, winked at her, and then a slight scolding at Vail, who was... well, for lack of a better term, cowering near Lillie. Well, she knew she did wrong. Of course, Lillie knew she was in the wrong too. An apologetic grin formed on the older girl's face as she licked the top of Vail's head and turned back towards Motif. "Sorry," she murmured sheepishly, ears flicking back. "She was just sitting here, enjoying the sun; I didn't think to send her back into the den." Well. That's sort of what happened. She more as in found amusement at Vail's quiet rebellion and had no problems with helping that. But Motif didn't need to know that, right? Nevermind the fact that with the slightly wicked grin forming on her face, Motif would likely see right through it. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

It would be obvious, beside Lillian, just how small her newest daughter was. Well, perhaps it was obvious inside the den as well, with Shaye and Shai for company. However, with Vail really stretching out and standing up and in the sunlight it was easy to see just how tiny the little one was. As Vail responded negatively to Motif's question, the mother would regret everything, would have traveled to the worlds end to wipe that expression from Vail, to bring her ears back up and take away her reason for whining. Honestly, she didn't remember parenting being this hard when it had been Shaye in these situations, then again, she hadn't felt such heart-stopping panic with Shaye before either... Lillian would offer an apology, and admit to her wrong doings, through the grin on her expression ruined it for her. Motif shook her head, but she was clearly amused. Now that the initial shock had gone, and she could breath again, she managed to reign herself in long enough to stop herself from over reacting. She took a few steps forward to lean down and also kiss Vail's head also. “Next time you want to slip out, you should wake me up, I don't mind if you have Shaye, Lillian, Shai or Rhythm with you” she said gently, almost surprised herself at how big the list of acceptable companions where, especially considering how desperately Motif wanted to spirit Vail away and keep the little girl all to herself. ""

Lilli kissed her head in comfort as she cringed, not that Vail expected anything but disappointed words to fall from her mother's lips. Her new friend would apologize for the both of them, saying something about sending her back into the den. Lilli wouldn't have really sent her back inside would she? Vail couldn't see the older girl's grin, and would be left wondering slightly. She still had yet to hear her discipline though, and as Mo stepped forward she half expected to get grabbed. Instead she'd get a quick kiss. As Motif corrected her daughter softly Vail would bounce back quickly, perking her ears again as she showered her mother in affections. "I know." She'd admit softly, the act of escape had been mostly innocent. However there had still been a part where Vail wanted to escape too. ""

Well, that facade didn't last long. Lillie laughed softly when Motif shook her head, a small, short chuckle. She watched with envy, almost, at Vail's reaction to the scolding, to the showering affection, tot he admission - it didn't make sense, but she longed for it. Afraid of it, yet longing for that sort of love. Her smile turning wistful and saddened, she watched the pair. It was the sort of relationship she wished she still had. Luckily, Motif said enough earlier to distract her mind; she felt her heart swelling with pride when Motif included her on the list of those that could be trusted with her daughter. It was enough to block out the pain in her heart. speech>"So, can I take Lillie out? I promise to keep her safe."And that, she was not lying. She would, completely and wholly. Not a thing will hurt Vail when she's around. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

Motif kissed the top of her head once more, it seemed every time she saw her daughter she wanted to shower her in affection. She couldn't help it, her daughters sweet face just asked for love, unconsciously or not and Motif was utterly helpless in delivering it. As Vail showered her in love back, Motif would feel special in the face of the affection. “So long as you know, Sweetie” Motif said gently, looking over at Lillie as she spoke. “You can, just dont go near the stream yet, and no bushes you can lose her in, and far from the border lines” she directed, it would only be Vail's second time out after all, there was so much her little one didn't know yet. “Thank you” Motif would also add, kissing the top of Lillian's head as she felt her own heart flutter in worry, she would still be near by, and would be there in a heart beat in they called for her, but this would otherwise be Vail's first big adventure without her. ""

Vail never seemed to be with out the appropriate amount of affection, if it wasn't Motif showering her in love she could depend on Shaye and sometimes her daddy. She liked to pull on his nose-bone, and he didn't really like that all too much. He tried to keep his face away from her at most costs. Motif wouldn't even hesitate in allowing Vail to run off with Lilli! There were a couple of rules she needed to follow, but those were easy right? But what if she wanted to know what the stream was, and the borders? Hopefully there'd be enough of other things to see that she wouldn't be disappointed in not seeing them. "Ouh, ouh, ouh!" She'd exclaim excitedly as she prepared to be off with Lillianna. ""

Lillie nodded to what Motif said. It all made sense, what she said, and she'd follow it completely, teaching little Vail along the way of everything she doesn't know. "Yes ma'am," she replied softly, smiling tenderly at Vail. She would not let this one get hurt, oh no. Never. Little did the pup know, she had Lillie wrapped around her paw just as she did her mother - Lillie was pretty sure the precious child had everyone wrapped around her paw, her sister Shaye, whom Lillie has never meant, her father... Shai, was it, whom Lillie also hasn't met. Definitely Motif. She felt her heart stutter as the older woman delievered a lick to her head; she felt herself respond with a nuzzle to Motif's cheek. "Of course," she said softly, blinking back tears she didn't even know why she had them. Blinking the rest back, she turned slightly to look at Vail. Oh, how thankful she was that the little pup couldn't see. She was squeaking in excitement,and that alone amde a grin form on her face, earlier sadness already forgotten. "Well, are you ready to go?" she asked, though she already knew the answer. Of course Vail would be ready to go. ooc. The great Sea has spoken; we are to skip Motif from this point on :D "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

Her mother was letting her go rather willingly, and Vail couldn't help but feel the excitement building up within her as her mother finally gave control to Lilli. Bouncing around with out a care in the world she almost missed the other girl's question. Was she ready? "O' corse!" Her voice an excited giggle as she ran squealing away from Lilli. Would she play tag with her? She hoped so. Vail could see decently out in the sunlight, enough that she could avoid running into big things. It was smaller stuff she got caught up in, things that blended in to the grass texture. As she fumbled along with clumsy feet she'd trip frequently, though none of them were able to keep her down until she got tangled in some drift wood. With a little 'oomph' she'd hit the ground, getting grass all in her silvery fur. ""

Lillie grinned and stood patiently for a response, watching the pale child bounce uncontrollably. When the answer came, Lillie laughed - it was hilarious, how long it took for the question to register. That laugh was cut short, though, as little Vail sped away; the laugh turned into a low, predatory growl - with a teasing note, a playful note, of course. She could have caught up immediately, but she simply loped behind the pup, occasionally aiming a playful snarl or growl and a snap of the teeth at her to simulate her gaining on Vail. It was then that Lillie saw the immediate disadvantage Vail had - she could not see the individual features of her terrain very easily, but she was not swayed to give up in the least. It was inspiring, really, that a pup would have more courage, more bravery to run around in an unfamiliar area while blind than Lillie suspected an adult would. When Vail finally went down, Lillie pounced on Vail, hovering over the up as she nosed the driftwood away from the white girl. Then, a second later, she leaned her head down and started to cover Vail in licks: First the nose, then the head, then the chest and legs and side and then there wasn't a palce that Lillie hadn't licked. She breathed softly on the girl's toes, grinning as she remembered this being done to her. She had squealed and flailed; it tickled so much. Hopefully, this would be the reaction here. That, and lots of giggles. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

Lillianna would certainly not disappoint the tiny girl, racing after her just as fast as Vail could go. Obviously Lilli could have overtaken Vail plenty of time during their little race, but it was sweet of her to let Vail run ahead of her for so long. Of course the tiny child was her own undoing and tripped over some brush and tumbled away, Lilli was quick to pounce. Vail would squeak as the older girl towered over her, covering her in ticklish kisses. Vail would keep squealing and giggling as Lilli 'got her.' Vail wouldn't hold still as she was tickled, writhing in her care taker's grasp as they played in the sun. "Lilil!" She'd squeal and giggle and kick and writhe as she tried to release herself from Mira's daughter. ""

Score! Lillie laughed herself, continueing on for several more licks until her own laughter got a hold of her and she fell into a heap next to the pup, breathless from her laughs, yet giggling more all the same, happy and delighted over the pup. As her giggles died down - but a grin still on her face - she nosed Vail again. "Soooo," she drew the word out, "what would you like to do now, love? anything you'd like to know?" Anything Vail would want to do - outside the limitations Motif set out for her - she'd do, willingly and happily. She'd answer all questions put forth, as well... well, to the best of her ability. Some questions she'd leave for her to discover on her own or ask Motif. "Speech"

Note: Lillie has scars over her right eye and down her cheek. She also has scars under her chin and on her jaw. Her tables and art will most likely not reflect this. Unless it is specified otherwise, assume Lillianna is accompanied by her companion.

Lillianna didn't quit her tickles for a long moment, but when she was finally released she couldn't help but continue giggling until Lilli flopped beside her. Vail was belly up, pretty pink paws nestled on her chest with her head laying on the ground looking towards the older and bigger pup. She'd shake her head playfully as she was nudged affectionately, "No more 'ickles!" She'd giggle as the russet she wolf asked her what it was she wished to do. Taking another deep breath to steady herself Vail would roll back over onto her feet and push herself from the ground. "Go, go, go!" She'd recite and start marching off again in another direction, still practicing that whole walking thing she'd lift her legs up high and hope she didn't trip on something in the sea of grass. There was only so much sunlight in the day, and she wanted to use all of it! ""