- Melodic Shadow, a teenage doe that goes by the name of Mel, wandered the swamp. The murky waters reached to the small of her back as she waded past the uprooted trees surrounding her.
Her head was lowered, barely grazing the water as she watched water-skating bugs with disinterest. So nimble, so daring... and so useless, she couldn't help but think to herself. They were one of many creatures without the use of defense in the wild, and she strived to save the lesser creature best she could. She may be a teenager, but under her exterior persona was a heart of gold.
Ahead, she heard something rustling. She began to wade forwards faster, curious but hesitant to inspect the noise in question.
Nerpin