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 Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 8:10 pm
 After a day of walking, talking, gathering and so forth - Zahra and her little friends all settled down near a running stream of water for some relaxation. The days were never lonely with so many little friends around her and Zahra was happy for that. And yet her gaze wandered around looking for even more friends to possibly meet and greet. More friends meant a more full life ! Though of course Sakura's words from the other day rang in her head still. ("Always so eager to meet someone new, Zahra. Careful, one day you may very well meet the wrong one someday. Hopefully, today is not that day." } A shake of her head to chase those words away. Sure, someday she was bound to run into trouble. That day was one she could forever wait for to happen. Her plan of action would be to protect her little friends first and foremost. No doubt about it. Oh, come on ! Happier thoughts happier thoughts - ! Ah hah! She got up from her spot when her gaze fell upon another! Fearlessly she'd approach the other and give a bright smile. "Hello ! I'm Zahra ~" She'd introduce herself with a wag of her tail. "Would you like to relax with my little friends and I?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 8:31 pm
Vallora had been quietly enjoying the sound of the stream when the cheerful voice drew her attention. Her ears perked, and she turned her head toward the approaching mare, a soft smile forming almost immediately.
"Hello, Zahra..."
Her voice was quiet, almost blending with the gentle murmur of the water. She glanced toward the little gathering of friends before looking back to Zahra, her expression carrying a touch of pleasant surprise.
"That sounds lovely. I would be happy to."
She took a few gentle steps closer, folding her wings neatly against her sides before settling down near the stream. Her gaze lingered curiously on the little friends accompanying Zahra, amusement flickering softly in her eyes.
"You seem to have quite a wonderful little company around you," Vallora observed, her smile growing a little warmer. "I suppose it would be rather difficult to feel lonely with so many friends nearby."
After a moment, she lowered her gaze to the flowing water, listening to it rush peacefully over the stones.
"My name is Vallora, by the way. It is very nice to meet you."
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 8:42 pm
"Splendid ! Happy to have some more company ~" The more the merrier in her eyes!
Once they had shifted back to her little friends, she took a seat next to them and gently wrapped her tail around the little fawn so that the shy little one could hide if they so pleased. Of course Little Darling does take that chance to shyly hide in the comfort of Zahra's tail.
Hopefully someday the shy little one would open up more easily to others. But nonetheless she loved the little darling.
"Never a dull or lonely day with all of them around. Sometimes they do go about on their own, but Little Darling here in my tail never strays too far unless Sakura, the fox, is with her." The mare happily explained.
"Melina likes to go all over the place with or without me though. Quite the explorative one she is." A nod to the humming bird.
Zahra took a moment to let the name roll around in her mind a bit, giving an excited little hum. "Vallora, huh? Well it's very nice to meet you. Always so nice to see another when you're out and about."
"At least when one is as talkative as you are Zahra." Melina chimed in to tease her friend.
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 9:00 pm
Vallora listened with quiet amusement, her eyes following each little friend as Zahra introduced them. There was something rather endearing about the way she spoke of them—so openly and fondly, as though each had a special little place in her heart.
Her gaze softened when Little Darling disappeared beneath Zahra's tail.
"Oh..." A tiny, affectionate smile touched Vallora's features. "She's very sweet. And it seems she has found the safest place she could possibly choose."
She glanced toward Melina as the hummingbird chimed in, a quiet laugh escaping her. "I think she may have a point."
Vallora's wings gave a small, almost sheepish flutter. "I suppose I am a little talkative once I become comfortable with someone." Her smile turned apologetic, though there was a gentle warmth behind it. "Usually, I am rather quiet."
She looked back toward Zahra and her little companions, watching them for a moment before adding softly, "But I can understand why you enjoy having so many friends around. There is something comforting about knowing there is always someone nearby."
Her attention returned to the stream, where sunlight danced across the moving water.
"Melina sounds like quite the adventurer, though. I imagine keeping track of her must be interesting." A soft chuckle.
"And perhaps a little difficult."
Vallora tilted her head toward the hummingbird, her expression playful despite her normally mild demeanor. "Though I suppose I shouldn't encourage you too much. Zahra might start collecting even more friends if we aren't careful."
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2026 6:33 pm
At the mention of 'collecting' more friends, Zahra gives a happy little gasp!
"I will happily collect any and all friends, yes yes I will!"
Which makes Melina giggle.
"Will she EVER collect all the friends she can. From a simple insect passing by to a random critter she finds - She'll collect them all if one were to let her."
"I'll let myself do as such !" A happy little wiggle from Zahra.
"I want all the friends I can possibly get. It makes life so much fuller. So much more fun, too. You have a friend you can talk to about one thing and another friend you can talk to about a different thing - Or maybe even talk about all the things. It's so interesting ,really. The different topics, the different likes. I love it ~"
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2026 6:41 pm
Vallora couldn't help but let out a soft laugh at Zahra's enthusiasm, her ears tipping forward as she watched the mare practically wiggle with delight.
"I believe you," she said gently. "Wholeheartedly."
Her gaze drifted toward the stream, then to the tiny creatures gathered around Zahra. There was something rather lovely about the way she spoke of friendship—not as something to be carefully measured, but as something to be welcomed whenever it happened to cross her path.
"You're right, though. Every friend brings something different with them."
She paused, considering her words. "Different stories. Different ways of seeing the world. Even the smallest creatures can teach us something, if we're willing to notice."
A thoughtful little smile appeared. "And I suppose that means there is always something new to discover."
Vallora shifted comfortably beside the stream, folding her wings neatly against her sides.
"I think I understand your way of looking at it now. You aren't simply collecting friends..." Her eyes returned to Zahra, warm and quietly amused. "You're collecting little pieces of the world."
She let the thought settle for a moment before giving a soft chuckle.
"Although, if you truly intend to befriend every insect and wandering creature you encounter, I suspect you'll eventually need a very large meadow." Her smile widened just slightly. "And perhaps a sign."
She tilted her head thoughtfully.
"Friends Welcome. No Appointment Necessary."
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