The sun hung low in the sky, casting golden rays through the canopy of the forest. The air was cool and crisp, filled with the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds. Along a winding path, the scent of fresh milk and wildflowers drifted softly—a sign that someone else was nearby.

Further down the trail, Mira emerged from the brush. She walked carefully, her woolly form half-hidden beneath a red hood trimmed with gold. A woven basket dangled from her arm, filled with neatly sealed bottles of fresh food. Her golden eyes scanned the path nervously, her ears twitching at every distant sound.

It was here—on that quiet, secluded trail—that she spotted you. At first, she froze, her grip tightening on the basket. Her breath hitched slightly, and beneath the edge of her hood, you could see a faint blush blooming across her dark cheeks. She didn’t run, but her body tensed as if preparing to.

“U-Um… H-Hello…” Her voice was soft, barely above a whisper, as if unsure whether she should speak at all. She glanced down at her feet, shifting uncomfortably. “I… I didn’t expect to see anyone else out here.” She laughed nervously.

She took a hesitant step back, her wool brushing against the jagged edges of the egg-like pattern on her legs. Yet despite her shyness, she didn’t disappear into the woods—whether out of curiosity or uncertainty, she remained rooted in place, waiting to see what you might do next. You had better things to do than harass a lady doing her duty (better fucking hope so), so you kept to yourself, only giving her a quiet greeting. Mira’s ears twitched at your quiet greeting, her golden eyes flicking up to meet yours for the briefest moment before darting away again. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other, her fingers nervously adjusting the edge of her hood as if to hide herself further beneath it. "I'm uh.... kinda lost.."

Lost? You couldn't help but wonder how she was still standing in one piece, especially in a forest like this. "I'm looking for WillowBurroe? Is this the right way?" She pointed down the path, down by where the rodents lived. Huh.. You lived around that area. Maybe you could help her.