A Frosty Homecoming?

It had been a rather uneventful day as the sun drew high, the forest's inhabitants piddled around with their usual humdrum as the verdant greens stood everso vividly in the sunshine. This was a good sign, since the recent poison that was purged from the temple had casted a sickening miasma for what felt like an eternity. Thankfully, it was resolved, albeit without any intervention from the Kokiri or any other denizen of the Sacred Grove. Suppose it were a blessing, something Grandfather had called upon to sort the issue at hand before things became more dire. Still, there was much to be done and the forest was beginning to come into a seasonal shift. Of course, not much will change in the grove itself but the borders often took upon their orange and red hues and much of the fallen leaves find itself within the very ground the children walk upon. This wasn't a big problem, though since it was decreed by the leaders among the people that everyone had to keep their home tidy. Reluctantly, everyone did so with a few pesters here and there. Saphe wouldn't have any of that nor did Folus.

Leaves rustled within a burlap sack as it filled, tiny hands moved with such haste that it was hard to even see without so much as a blink. Then again, it wasn't new to the children that the Boss was the fastest Kokiri in the grove, from doing menial chores to making a mad dash to the world beyond. Beads of sweat drew forth upon Saphe's forehead, fully concentrated at the task at hand as Bi lazily hovered around, taking in the view of their home and often keeping tabs on the other children. The fairy had a careful eye, noting each and every person that past whilst Saphe worked on the lawn of her home. Suddenly, Bi perked up, the illuminous dust that fell from her signaled her sudden interest in a particular Kokiri that hurried across.

"Oh, that child!" A tiny huff came from Bi before she moved closer to Saphe, "Dearest Saphe, thou must take swift action with our Braedynne~! The girl carelessly ventures without so much as a thought of the perils! Pray tell, Bi's imagination can only surmise what horrors lurk outside of our haven!"

Upon hearing this, Saphe stood up and stretched for a bit, feeling the ache in the small of her back from being hunched over. She knew sooner or later Bi would pick up on Braedynne's outing, even if the boss didn't really mind. However, it was much different for her, since she much more capable on handling any situation compared to the other children of the forest. It also didn't help that Bi was the worry-wort, who not only cared for Saphe but the all of the forest folk. Perhaps it was a maternal instinct but she didn't think too much of it. Wiping away the sweat from her brow, Saphe glanced over to the purple glowing ball then back towards the direction of Braedynne's home.

"She's fine, Bi." Saphe groaned, rolling her head side to side, "Faron Woods is quite safe to travel now, thanks to the Hylians." Bi immediately flew up to her child's dull face, which caught Saphe a bit on the surprise. "That attitude is unbecoming of a leader!" ​Bi snapped, "Children should not wander off without paternal guidance~! Thou know'st better than anyone!"

Saphe grimaced, somewhat annoyed but there was little to be gained from arguing. Bi obviously means well and even if the fairy didn't specify, Saphe begrudgingly acted to her role since it was the only thing to keep her mother's pestering at bay. "Okay, okay. I'll talk to her." With a sigh to follow, the Kokiri boss walked over with a drag to her step. It didn't take long for the child to reach the threshold of Braedynne's home, though it wasn't often she found herself in another person's home other than Folus when it came to meetings from time to time. It was nice, spacious in certain areas, cluttered in the lived spaces and the more cool from the lack of heat. That didn't bother Saphe, since her giant stump house was similar in abandonment yet surprisingly clean. It also wasn't long until Saphe found Braedynne, cloak and all.

"Heya, stranger." Saphe spoke plainly, leaning against the frame of the doorway. Bi hovered closely, still quite peeved with Braedynne's behavior. "Just stopping by?"