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The scent was stronger, here. Almost too strong. Her nose wrinkled in discomfort as she cast her gaze about the hot springs. She'd never been, but she recognized it. Maybe it would be nice? Like a warm bath. She hadn't one of those since—

A voice called out, soft though it still sent the fur along her spine a'bristle. Huh? Her ears pricked forward, her eyes landing on the wolf partially submerged in the steaming water. He was the spitting image of the split-faced boy, the one who'd disappeared. She glanced sheepishly around, hoping that perhaps he'd called out to someone else, before she remembered. Oh. Right. Bragi was her.

She skimmed her memory for his name but couldn't find it. Well, this would be awkward. Her ears reclined tentatively back, head low and shoulders hunched, as she padded closer. Act normal, she chided herself. Don't do anything weird, don't say anything weird, do not arouse suspicion. Though, she had technically already failed in that regard.

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