Green Grass

[Colibri Haki]

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<3 It's all good! Thank you for starting~~ =) WC: 548 lost into the weight of gravity The feast last night had been remarkable, something Colibri would remember for a long time to come. She had completely filled her stomach for the first time in a very long while, having gorged herself on the superbly roasted venison prepared for them all. There had been so much good company and conversation around her that even her antisocial tendencies were suppressed, and she let down her guard enough to smile and laugh. Eclipse had done an amazing thing for them all. Now things had quieted down and fallen back into their normal routines. Coli felt a strange withdrawal; she missed the feelings of levity and acceptance in the group. Once more she was the outcast, alienated by her own anxiety and phobias that kept her trapped in her mind. She was at the lake shore again, washing her hands for what felt like the hundredth time that day. Every time she saw the Grand Lake, sunlight glittering like beautiful jewels atop the surface of the clear water, it reminded her of where she had been assaulted. Then the revulsion welled up and consumed her, and she felt the compulsive need to wash away all traces of him, the black dog. She couldn't stand the thought of others smelling his scent in her fur, even though more than a week had passed since that day. When she was done, Coli released the breath she was holding in a shuddering sigh. She had been messed up before this happened; now she was a wreck. If only she didn't feel so tired all the time, maybe she could shake off the fear-induced behaviors. But instead, the sheer effort of living made her so exhausted. She filled the wineskin bottle she was carrying with water, and began the walk through Jordheim to reach the communal herb garden. She had been diligently tending to it, carrying it water during these warm summer months so that the precious plants did not wilt or wither. Having duties to focus on served as a good distraction, though it only lasted until the sun went down. She had to stop and catch her breath several times, but eventually she crested the hill and reached the flat plot of land she and Saul had tilled earlier in the season. The exposed earth was dry and beginning to crack, scorched by the summer sun. Some of the plants were bruised and bent at odd angles; that was thanks to their pack's youngest member, little Sura. Coli smiled quietly at the memory -- the puppy had unearthed many of the plants and dragged them around in her teeth to play with them, until Coli made her put them all back. Luckily none of them had been damaged irreparably. The slender Optime readjusted her hold on the bottle of water, ready to start her daily chores. It was then she noticed the reclining form of her young niece nearby, sun highlighting the warm brown hues in her glossy pelt. Eclipse was so beautiful, purple scarf accentuating the delicate features of her face. Her eyes were closed, and she had such a peaceful look on her face, Coli wondered if she might be falling asleep in the warm air. "Good afternoon, Eclipse," she murmured gently, hoping not to disturb her much.

Table by Sace!

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