oh my heart, it's a fish out of water; any

[Anguisette]

I cock my head, thinking.
"Mama teaches me things and she plays with me. I don't have a daddy, though." I wonder at that, sometimes, but it isn't enough of a factor in my life to bother me. All I know are the Sisters and they are both mother and father to me. Sympathy overcomes me at my friend's forlorn words and I stretch my neck over and nibble Vi's gently. I smile earnestly. "I'll always play with you Vi. And I will always be your friend."

I do not know that my friend feels a flash of jealousy, but I feel the same when she mentions being born in the Falls. I don't remember where I was born, although I have always assumed it was here in the Jungle.

"We are going to the Dale! And I don't know what mama would say but we can ask her, Vi! She always listens to me, and is very nice even when she says no. And maybe someday we can visit kingdoms together, just you and me." I sigh wistfully. Traveling would be a great adventure.

I look at the capybara, who is watching us curiously, much calmer than it was even moments before. "Let's try walking down to the riverbank, and see if he follows us. Um, could you lead? I don't know where it is from here…"

Someday, I determine silently, I will know this Jungle inside and out. No one will be able to get lost if they are with me. For now, however, I am the mercy of the more experienced.

ANGUISETTE
the jungle princess

ooc: struggled with this post tonight but i hated leaving you waiting for so long. next one will be better!