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It had been days since she had traveled back eastward, and after stopping by to tell her @Moonshadow that she was okay, the growing child set off again down the mountain to the east this time. She planned on scouring everywhere she could for Nash, now that she knew she had at least two packs searching for him, thanks to her new friend. The thought filled her with a sense of accomplishment and excitement, and the girl set off with a perk in her gait that gave her new energy and courage to continue on with her search.
Dragonveil Fold was welcoming to the parched pup. She ran the last bit down the rocky mountain and dodged the boulders, skidding to a halt beside the water and lowering her head down to drink. Yeah, she'd been here before - she'd been everywhere she could imagine on the mountain. The Fold was cool, too - green and lush and comforting to her paws. Because even though they were calloused and travel-worn, that didn't save them from cracking and getting sore.
The russet girl lifted her head, chin dripping water, and glanced around the greenish valley. Snow splotched the ground, creating slushy mud that had spattered Staryn's fur and legs.
Oops.