The way the sun was peeking over the rocks reminded me of home, and that sent yet another longing ping stabbing through my heart. I hung my head, feeling as if I'd lost myself, for once and for all. I had come here hoping I'd find a purpose for myself, and yet, I wandered, each and every day without a single thing to do. It wasn't what I had planned for myself, not now, not ever. I let myself down, and that was the worst thing. Although, if my parents could see me now, the disappointment I'd see etched on their faces would be even worse.

I smelled the newcomer before I saw or heard her. I let my sneses take over, drawing in the scent of herbs, but I could tell it was a female underneath that smell. She came towards me, and that was when I lifted my head, letting my lava hued eyes settle on her three legged figure before me. That...Was something you don't see every day. It was strange, but encouraging. If she could live her life to the fullest like that, then why couldn't I? Just because my heart was detached from my soul didn't mean I had no purpose. "It is, it reminds me of the sun breaking out over the volcanoes back home." A soft smile streched across my maw as I watched her carefully.

I knew in my heart I needed to find someone to lean on, but whether or not I'd find a friend in the femme before me was another question, one I wasn't so sure about. I never used to be this hesitant, and I hated that I'd shriveled into a shell of my old self.