Her mercury orbs hid behind dark lids as Moon focused on the relief of the icy waters. She hadn't ever considered relieving the insufferable itch of the season with another woman. So when Woya spoke how she found that women know what they were doing more than men Moon's curiosity was peaked. Opening her pale eyes she looked to the other woman. Her ears pressed forwards as her head cocked slightly to the side. "Have ya?" The inky woman was very curious about how that would work. She had only ever found that time or drunken love with her husband had relieved her heat. Was there really another way? Hormones raged through her, causing a familiar ache of finding comfort in another to rear its head. The first season after Tagg had passed was difficult for her. That ache paired with heartbreak was all but unbearable. Which is why the previous season and this season the onyx woman had made sure to keep herself distracted the best she could.

With this new notion Moon studied her companion a little more closely. Noticing the pale brown hue of her eyes resembled pale fall leaves. Her coat was woven with white and silver hairs among the cream that floated in the gentle river. The younger female was certainly beautiful but that didnt help remove the foreignness of the concept.

Pale colored eyes watched her companion bob her head in the water while she still contemplated the new concept offered to her. Surely it was no different than with any man, right? The cream colored woman stood, her pale fur clinging to her frame as it dripped back into the river. Moon's tail swished in the water once more at the offer. Winter still held an icy grip on the world and they both had waded into the river too far, having soaked their entire pelts. Having someone to help get the hard to reach places seemed to be the smart thing to do.

Moonshadow stood where she had laid. The frigid air blew straight to her skin, though she didnt mind. It was reliving just as much as the water first was when he first waded in. But the older woman knew it would be short lived. "That sounds like a lovely idea" Moon agreed making her way to the shore. Making sure she was a good distance from her companion she gave her inky pelt a good shake, sending frigid water flying in all directions. Her pelt felt lighter after shedding most of the water. Her gaze fell once more on her companion realizing how much smaller the other woman was. Though the Eastfall woman was used to standing taller than most wolves she met. After a moment she looked at the forest around them, searching for somewhere they could hunker down. "Do ya know anywhere that isnt in the open?" Moon asked with a hopeful smile looking back towards Woya.

The breeze was gentle and actually warmer than it had been in previous weeks, but with icy soaked fur...it was biting. When the younger moved in and pressed against her a strange yet familiar sensation rushed through her along with the comforting warmth of sharing body heat. Silver dusted ears perked when the cream woman exclaimed she knew of a place and threw a smile her way. Moon nearly recoiled when her companion moved from her side to lead them to shelter. Moonshadow followed, easily catching up and falling in line next to her companion's shoulder.

"I'm Moonshadow by the way." The Eastfall woman offered realizing that her manners must have been washed away river as they trotted through the trees. Her gaze briefly moved from the path to her companion as her mind briefly wandered. She pondered what she was feeling inside. Was it just the heat and hormones? The now years of loneliness she has endured. Sure having found her children brought her more joy than ever but, there was only so much they could do for her.  Her thoughts were interrupted by the sight of an upturned oak. Its twisted system of roots had had a deep hold upon the earth and when it fell it took the earth with it. Leaving a cave like hold in the ground, clearly large enough to fit both women.

Large inky paws slowed and eventually coming to a stop. She surveyed the cave and its surroundings taking in the fact that there were no lingering scents. Looks like this would be a good place to settle down. The aging woman also noted that sun had begun to set. She really shouldn't make her way back up the mountain in the dark.

Moon smiled as her companion also offered her name and the meaning behind it. Her mind also drifted to how their names reflected their appearances. Had their parents done it on purpose or had the universe put it into motion? Either way it didnt matter, it was just a fun little thought to ponder. "That's beautiful." the Eastfall woman complimented her companion and felt the heat rush to her cheeks. She felt as if she was a yearling with a child's crush. It made her want to giggle and cover her face. She held her composure best she could, thankful for her dark fur.

They arrived and Woya took the lead and laid within the middle of the abandoned den. Pale metallic met honey brown for a moment as the onyx woman hesitated to join her companion. Her heart skipped a beat and she adverted her gaze while a half laugh escaped her maw. She totally wasnt embarrassed or nervous.

Inky paws gingerly made their way into the den careful to not step on the pale dove. She walked around her pale companion fully before settling in. Moonshadow laid with her back to the entrance and facing the pale woman. She gave her a sheepish smile before looking to her paws...why was she so nervous?

The little den was significantly warmed than the early spring air. Having shielded her companion from it meant that every once and a while the cooler air drifted in against her back. A shiver ran down her spine, though she didnt know if it was from the outside air or the pale woman's words. Mercury pools stayed on her paws for a moment as the heat in her cheeks rose. "uhh -" She laughed nervously and finally gathered the courage to look at the other woman. Metallic pools met warm honey pools with a shy smile. Her heart pitter pattered at her flirting. It had been so long since she had had any sort of romantic attention. So long since...since Tagg.

Sadness and slight guilt made their way into her thoughts. Guilt for flirting with someone else but also guilt for letting her thoughts get away from her. Blinking her vision came back into focus and she realized her smile had fallen. Pulling her lips back up again in a smile she apologized sheepishly, "S-sorry. I - its just been so long." She admitted quietly. "Though I guess I have ya now" the greying woman replied with her best attempt at flirting back...she was so out of practice.