THE YAWNING GRAVE / o, joining

[delphinium]

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☼ - The marshes were certainly a new sight to Delphinium. The girl had experienced many things in her short lifetime, from creatures hailed as Gods to their clones, the sensation of countless needles under her skin, wind beneath her wings: but the outside world had so much to offer her that she had never seen before. The dampness of the bog beneath her paws, while disgusting to trek through when she strayed off the paths, was also exciting to walk through. Her view had been limited for so long with only books to rely on for knowledge of lied beyond the walls surrounding her, and now that Delphi had a chance to explore it on her own, she was taking full advantage of it. Traveling without Iota at her side almost held the kitsune back, but Delphinium had to trust that her companion was safe. She had to trust her new home as they trusted her with their Nurse. It was odd to try to familiarize herself with such a large area. This was not the meandering halls of the laboratory nor was this like the walled garden. This was expansive.

The sound of two unfamiliar voices were what drew the kitsune over, eight tails curling around each other as she slipped between the foliage to approach them. She had heard of this ritual. "Joining" Tanglewood. Delphinium had been blessed by having to skip this ceremony, following Iota to the heart of their territory. Olive eyes flicked curiously between the large lupine and the small feline, slowly coming to stand alongside Stocking as her ears flicked back. What unusual names. Stocking was simple enough, although odd, but Natriumguard was truly unusual. "Welcome to Tanglewood," Delphinium parroted the other Tangler, casting a quick glance toward Stocking before flashing a bright smile toward Nate. Was that really all there was to joining? What had she been so intimidated by, at first? "My name is Delphinium. You said your name was, ah, Natrium...guard?" She spoke slowly, careful in her attempt to pronounce his name correctly.