Laughter poured from her as she stood beside her new friend. Panting happily, her breath short from spent energy, she could not help but beam at the other lady. The pleasure is mine, Morrigan! She promised breathlessly. It was truly a pleasure to meet someone who so willingly jumped into the game of life. Her mouth closed, laughter shifting to a snicker as she too looked over her mud covered body. Yes, a bath might be in order. Trotting happily forward she stepped into the deeper, cold, water. As deep as she could go without losing grip on the ground. Her body slipped under the surface so only her eyes and her nose were above water. She moved and twisted in the water, trying to get the mud to lift from her fur. When at last she felt as though she were sufficiently mud-free she came back to the shore. Body dripping she carefully stepped to the dryest space she could find and settled down. Patiently she waited for Morrigan to clean herself as well, a pleasant smile on her face. Where are you from, Morrigan? She asked, her eyes shining. Anyone like Morrigan could be a friend to Taika, and she wanted to know where she could find friends.