come just as you are to me

I WILL LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY

The light of the winter sun that filtered into the makeshift den mother and Reich had chosen is all that is needed to wake the small child. As pale green eye flutter open to see the earthen walls of the den. For a moment she forgets where she is, the sight outside is not the flat lands of the plains but instead a wilderness of wood. A lingering sadness building in those expression eyes that is soon interrupted by a shifting at her side. Gently does she turn to look, minding the cluster of limbs her siblings tended to create when slumbering. As her head turns a massive white paw is pushed into her cheek as her face squishes under the impact, a light giggle escaping as she ducks her head beneath Anze's paw, coming nose to to nose with Illa. A soft breath escapes, as the light in those pale green eyes seem to shimmer with love. A soft wave of her tail is given before she pushes lightly against her sister, a tender lick of affection on the tip of her nose as she pulls back; hoping that would be enough to wake her.

Extracting herself as gently as possible from the mass of growing limbs, the first step of freedom is met with an audible sigh containing a breathy chuckle. The older they got the harder it was getting to do such without waking one, if not all. Though the fact she remained so small compared to them was a bonus. Pale green eyes are quick to glance within the den, noticing that her mother and Reich had already left. Cautiously does she step out, eyes searching as ears seem to flicker and listen. Yet she see's no trace of them. A heavy sigh escapes as she turns back, pale green eyes searching her sister's as a hushed and gentle whisper breaks. "Illa, wake up please.. we're going to be late..." She had heard that a storyteller was getting the children of the mountains together, she wasn't sure if it had applied to her little family but she had hoped that it had. She would love to hear what tales would be told and the possibility of seeing some of her family from Asteraia is there, even though she has seen none since their arrival.

With an almost timid step that brings her completely out of the den, she glances for a second back hoping Illa would be close behind her and she would not be making this trip alone. As her light steps soon carry her away from the temporary home, crossing the Spirane borders as she made her way to the meadow. Pale greens eyes fixated on the beauty around her as she traveled with slight haste, she still cannot help but admire the mountains.

She stands still, eyes watching the growing cluster of young pups around a very pretty cream and black older female. Her hesitation is new, the fluttering feeling of butterflies within her tummy was unsettling and she almost thought of turning back. But if she had been spotted by now it would have been rude to leave, so she tries to build her courage and it isn't until she feels the familiar presence of Illa does a heavy exhale escape and she leans her smaller build into the comfort of her sister, a whispered confession slipping out. "Do you think they will like us?" As she cautiously looks up at the stoic build of her sibling. A slight worry in her eyes. Exhaling before she steps forward, a soft smile on her lips and a slight wave to her tail as she closes the distance. Pale eyes are quick to glance at the pups, before seating herself close. "Hello..." Her soft voice pauses, looking at the older female before traveling along each pup. "I'm Semele and this is my sister Camilla, I hope it is alright we are here.." The soothing tones of her voice drift off into a whisper as a warming rush of blush seems to take her cheeks. The heavy rhythm of her heart and rush of nerves is present yet so is a rush of excitement. As her tail hits the earth softly, a gentle smile on her lips as she waits patiently for the tales to begin, hoping she would have a chance at making some friends this day.

Semele