There was a certain kind of joy that always filled Taika when she came across someone who was just as eager to jump into the world of play as she was. It was an instinct and and state of being the was universal among those who embraced it. To have the instant trust and companionship with another creature, no matter where they came from, what their past was, or where they chose to go in the future. The beauty of that moment was incredible. The magic in the world combined to create the fire that blazed in Taika’s soul in such a moment. Her heart beat with her paws as she dashed through the water. She allowed herself to be all consumed with the moments of pleasure and play. There was nothing in the world that could bring her from this natural high.

Each movement her playmate made Taika easily matched. Her body had never been used for fighting or training but the years of play and laughter made her just as light on her feet. Her songs of laughter and joy filled the air along with Morrigan’s. Together they created waves and splashes to rival anything. The chaos they were beginning to create would appear to be more the cause of three or four pups instead of two adult women. It all brought a light to Taika’s eyes. Covered in mud and muck, Taika’s pace was beginning to slow from sheer additional weight she was carrying Marrigan caught up to her, barked, and raced ahead. Echoing the vocal sentiment, Taika powered forward. Her tongue rolling into her mouth she leapt at the other player, trying to tackle her into the shallows of the water. Giggling, she could not maintain herself and rolled through the mud with her momentum. She jumped to her feet and spun, facing her playmate with all the fire in her eyes. ”Hello!” She greeted at last. ”My name is Taika!” The introduction was given only as a formality. It would have been nice to know the name of the woman she had so eagerly come to play with.