The young lady went on to explain that she just didn't have that kind of experience. She didn't know what it felt like to just roll with what life gave you and just to be free. But he supposed that not everyone could have the mindset that he did. It's probably good to have at least some caution. That's what keeps you kicking around. But what I mean is, you have to just let loose and find what makes you happy. Don't let the constant worrying of things drag you down and just enjoy yourself. If you stick around with me long enough, you'll see what I mean. O'Malley gave her a playful wink and a wag of his tail, happy that he could try to enlighten her in any way that he could.

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Let loose... find what makes one happy. Cvetka, eyes filled with wonder, shuffled just slightly closer. What did make her happy? Attention from Amaris and Raum did. The stars did... what else?

'If you stick around with me long enough, you'll see what I mean.' Stick... around? With you? Cvetka's eyes lit up with surprise. You want... me to?

He desired her presence? Was it a cruel jest, or did he truly seek her attention? It felt far too good to be true.

Her pluming tail behind her began to sweep swiftly over the turf. I... I will. S-stick around you... if you... she pressed herself lower onto the grass. Her tail did not halt its movements, beating the air in excitement. If you want...

All that Cvetka wanted was the attention of another—she sought it out from nearly everyone she'd met. None have been particularly receptive of her frantic attempts to stay near them.

Perhaps, even if he were simply playing some sick prank... it'd be nice to have someone even pretend to want her around.

Much to his own surprise, she was actually willing to come with him. Her tail began to whip and wag back and forth, her face slowly starting to light up. Had something happened to her that made her like this? Maybe it was his turn to help her see how wonderful life could really be. Maybe this was what he needed to, to forget and move past this anxiety he had been feeling himself. Of course I want you to come with me, silly goose. I want to show you the world. Anywhere you want to go, we shall go and see all it has to offer. We can start right now. There was a happy, charming smile now spread across his face. A glitter of charm and cheer that flooded his eyes as he looked back into her own. Yes, this was to be his new purpose. But would he succeed?

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Her smile only grew. She stretched out her forelimbs with her rump still in the air, tail thrashing to and fro.

'Of course I want you to come with me, silly goose.' She failed to stifle a small, excited squeak, 'I want to show you the world. Anywhere you want to go, we shall go and see all it has to offer. We can start right now.'

Cvetka did not hesitate. Okay!! She leaped to her feet, though keeping the sore limb against her chest—a force of habit, by this point. Wha—where do you wanna show me? Her head canted to the side—not with the same cautious inquiry as before, but this time with uncontainable excitement.

She trotted closer to him, tail held high like a pluming feather behind her.

I've been staying in Fate's Respite... she noted, have... you been there? She spoke quickly. Louder—too loud. She was elated.

Oh it did his heart good to finally see her happy. His tail wagged as fast as hers, his maw opening to reveal a joyful laugh. I'm so glad to hear that. Oh I would love to show you the beaches I have been to. They are glorious in the spring and summer time, but the views in the winter are very pretty. Especially at sunrise and sunset. O'Malley could remember those times vividly and fondly, now wanting to go back as soon as they had the chance. She brought up a place called Fate's Respite, causing him to shake his head. No, I haven't been there. Does a pack live there? What's it like? He was all ears now, hoping to learn of a new place that she could take him to as well. That is, if she so wished to go back.

Skill: Cartographer [2/5]

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His words merely served to excite her further, and she began to pace steps in a circle around him. There's a big lake and a beautiful forest, she chirped happily, and everyone is very nice! They helped me when I'd hurt my leg. She glanced down for a moment at the limb—mostly healed, yet still slightly sore.

I—I'm sure they'd welcome you! She pranced beside him. I can show you if you'd like. Tail swaying from side to side, she took a few strides forward before halting and turning back.

Her blue eyes glimmered expectantly. Finally—finally, some company!! Her lips curled into a bright grin, feet tapping against the ground and trampling the grass beneath. She simply couldn't contain herself.

All of these... feelings—so much of it—came naturally. It wasn't learned, nor forced like the morose demeanor she'd adopted after spending time in her lonesome.

Was this how she truly was? Before everything?

Finally! There was the happiness within her! There was the bubbly and out going personality that he was sure hid from within. He had finally found it. She danced around him in a very playful manner, practically on her tippy toes as she beat down on the snow and dead grass in her little dance. It was a nice sight for him to be sure. Of course we can go there. I would love to see this pack you speak of. They seem to mean a lot to you. O'Malley could feel his own smile widening, the beating of his tail now apparent completely as he wagged it hard. This was surely going to be one of his best adventures yet. And with miss Cvetka here to join him, things would not be so lonely any more.