For Lin, Kris, J, and Sie. <333 If you guys need me to change this at all lemme know; just a teeny bit of PP about them chatting and stuff. 
She remembered going this far north several months ago; a trip had ended with a broken arm and an even more shattered heart. Now, though, Sage knew that her father was just beyond that mountain peak. On the sunny side of the mountain, she heard his voice say. Inspired, Sage and her small party managed to clamber up it's face in good time, even without her usual steed. Smiling to herself at the prospect of nearing, she turned her head, seeing her trail of smoke and two companions close behind. "We're close now," she breathed excitedly, chest heaving from the hard work of breathing the thinner air.
The trip had taken no more than a few hours, but the steep climb had worn them all out. A relieved sigh accompanied a broad smile as the territory came into full view. It was breathtaking, and the Optio's jaw dropped in awe as golden eyes widened at the sight of the temple. It was gorgeous, and so perfectly nestled into the mountain that you might've thought it had grown there along with the trees centuries ago. A billowy plume of smoke fell from her lips before she inhaled a deep breath of the mountain's air. It was thinner, yes, but the scent was strong; her father's land smelled of life and growth, and it calmed her.
After several moments of immersion in the scene, Sage turned to her travel partners, beaming. "Well, what do you think?" The coyote could only assume that Valkyrie would love this place, too; but she wasn't so sure about Myrika. Both women were relatives in some way, but Myrika had only recently come to Inferni. It made Sage a bit uneasy, but Talitha had put quick faith in her. Either way, it was nice to have company for once; usually the tan Lykoi traveled with only the company of her steed, but with the recent dangers about Inferni, it was better to be cautious. Valkyrie's friendly chatter had been quite welcome; the russet woman had been less talkative, but pleasant enough nonetheless.
Having lingered long enough, Sage finally lifted her head and announced her presence to her father. She hoped he was near; she longed to explore the lush earth ahead of them, and to see his smiling face again.
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