Hope the PP is okay, if not let me know! Backdated to July 15. 300+
An oceanic breeze ruffled the glimmering green and gold leaves. Their image faded in and out of Rio's conscious sight, but whenever she was able to comprehend the leafing as a tangible part of her surroundings, she felt calm bathe her like warm seawater. When her eyes closed and darkness blocked any possible awareness of the world around her, the pain returned. She could still see those horrible eyes, feel the fire they had ignited to burn her from the inside out. Eager for distraction from the all-too-recent memory, the girl opened her eyes as often as she could. The sun shone brightly, its rays replenishing a small bit of her strength, warming her.
Her dark, fragile body clung to the muscular one holding her so carefully. She was jostled about slightly by Haven's hurried footsteps, the movement honestly making her feel even more ill. If she had not already emptied all the contents of her stomach, this small journey would have been much more unpleasant for both of them. Whenever the nausea returned, Rio gripped her brother's ochre fur tightly and cringed until the ravaging feeling passed. Her body had never before hurt so badly, not even at the hands of a childhood illness. The ache and burn was all she could think of, whenever it allowed her a few moments of consciousness.
At last, they arrived to Haven's home. Rio had already guessed that Cour des Miracles was where Haven planned to take her; she could think of no other destination. When her brother's trembling movement ceased, Rio's eyes opened for the umpteenth time after being shut for several moments. She shakily looked up at him, searching for his expression and vaguely wondering if she had burdened him too extremely. She gripped his muscled neck to steady herself as he set her upon the ground. A smaller orange creature waited for her below, swirling around her legs in a relieved blur of fluffed fur. She was pleased to actually feel a smidgen of happiness. Toki had obviously sensed her misfortune and smelled his way to her side again, probably following close by the entire way without her knowledge. She lifted him into her arms and buried her nose into his soft fur, tears welling within her shimmering eyes. Embarrassed by her immature display, she hesitantly glanced to her brother. Wh-what do you think I should do now? she asked shyly, ears falling. If this was to be her new home, a summons for the leadership seemed to be the next feasible step. Haven had the authority, and she would follow whatever direction he gave.
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