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?