The words my Sheauga settled warmly in her chest and despite herself, she felt the heat rise beneath her fur. Her ears tipped back as a shy smile found its way onto her face. You make me sound much more interesting than I really am, she admitted quietly, Nokomis gave a knowing little chirp from her branch. I think she undersells herself. that earned an affectionate glance from Sheauga.

The blue jay hopped a little closer tilting her head toward Tamaska. It's nice to finally meet you. there was a bright sincerity beneath her usual confidence. I've heard your name often enough that it already felt familiar. Sheauga blinked and her expression turned sheepish.

I... may have mentioned you once or twice, she mused ducking her head, unable to hide her smile. I wanted you to meet because... you're both important to me, the admission came simply, it was the truth and Sheauga had never believed truth needed embellishment. For a moment the breeze stirred the branches overhead, carrying the scent of pine and wildflowers through the clearing.

I've watched her long enough to know she gives pieces of her heart away carefully, the birds bright eyes returned to Tamaska. So anyone she speaks of this fondly must be worth knowing, a gentle laugh escaped Sheauga, touched more than embarrassed but regardless Sheauga stepped a little closer to Tamaska letting their shoulders brush for just a heartbeat.

I'm just glad you're both here, for once, Nokomis didn't have another clever remark and instead, the blue jay simply fluffed her feathers against the breeze content to watch the two wolves with quiet approval.