Raclaus' POV-
I ran through the trees following the blur of white as Aurum flashed through the forest, bounding this way and that. I had never been very fond of leisurely running until my Little Bird came along. She showed me the beauty and exhilaration found in running. It had become a nightly ritual during our time with the travelers and I had every intention of continuing the ritual once we returned to the castle. Remington needed this time to just be, Aurum needed this freedom, and I realized in a way I needed this too.
I followed Aurum as she approached a quaint little brook, slowing to a walk as she did. I lowered myself to the ground while she wandered closer for a drink. The gentle hum of the forest made it easy to return to my thoughts in the serenity provided. Much like myself,
