The Grove Calls
As Nari and Turai chatted and caught up on the happenings in each other's life, with colorful commentary from Muso and Banhi, Hilael noticed Shanku lost in thought.
"Is something wrong?" He asked.
"The grove," Shanku said softly.
Hilael nodded once and was silent for a few moments. "Can I come with you?"
Shanku tilted her head to the side curiously. "Am I that obvious?"
"I'm surprised you hadn't left yet," Hilael shrugged.
"Well then, get packed tonight. I'll be going off in the morning," Shanku chuckled.
"Should you tell Katari?" Hilael asked.
"I'll stop by on the way out. He isn't quite as adventurous as us," Shanku replied.
The next morning, Shanku and Hilael bid their mother goodbye despite her protests, and also informed Katari of their plans lest he feel excluded.
"Again? Already? Do you really like to live on the road or something?" Katari asked in shock. "Nevermind, I know. Wanderlust!"
"Naturally!" Shanku laughed. She playfully punched him in the shoulder and made her way out of the Scissortail den. As soon as they were out of sight of the entrance, Inugatti slithered up to Hilael's shoulder where she intended to remain happily perched for the duration of the trip.
"So, rumour has it that thing said it was between Fernwick and Blade territories. Never been there before. This'll be fun!"
Notes & Commentary
August 11, 2016, Thursday
The Grove Calls
Poor ol' Katari. He's going to grey early if he keeps this friendship.
Election year! Wonderful, glorious election year! When I was a kid, my mother got us these Schoolhouse Rock tapes. America Rock keeps coming to mind. Namely, the Three Ring Circus. I'd say a government full of clowns and people with strange fashion taste sounds about right. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if it ever cross the queen's mind, "thank goodness they revolted, I'd hate to be responsible for that thing". 
Wanna know the secret to winning the South? Fire ants. If you make it part of your presidential speech to get rid of fire ants, we'll probably back you through anything. 
Well, that's how you get the southeast. The southwest would probably appreciate some good beekeeping.
Characters - Shanku Ravenwing - Katari -
Tags - Just Another Day -
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