Ocean & Willow

Rules:
- Ocean should stay in one pack for up to 3 rollovers with the exception of pregnancy and nursing
- You can breed Ocean to anyone and keep all puppies
- You can put her as Pupsitter, Herbalist, Scout or Hunter
- Do not Pair Bond, Neglect, Chase, Kill or Retire
- You can add stories in bio, would love to read some :)

- Added by GothiccBambi: Irish Setter is named Willow

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Username: GothiccBambi #50680
Pack Name: Symbiotic Harmony
Decor: The Cairngorms, Brown Leather Sporran, Willow the Irish Setter
Joined: 11.21.22
Left: 11.24.2022
Stats: 321 —>
Lore:
Padding along at a leisurely pace, the adolescent had been trained as a Traveler and was now on her first journey to find a pack. Her paws were sore from the long walk and the bitter winter was taking it's tole. Ocean paused by a large tree just outside the swamps line, let out a heavy sigh and leaned against the thick trunk for a small break. Her eyes closing for what she thought was only a few moments.

A rustling of the foliage startled her up right and tail stiffened as ears laid cautiously to the side. From the shadows came a uniquely merle patterned female; decorated in herbs and foliage with a lunar owl perched contently on the rump. She was talking to herself, or the owl, when she almost ran into the grey adolescent.

"Oh my! I am so sorry young one! I was simply lost in thought." Idun stuck her muzzle closer to the newcomer and tail began to wag in a welcoming, though cautious, manner. "My name is Idun and this is Richter, we're the herbalists of Symbiotic Harmony. What brings you here on such a cold day? Are you hurt?" Her tone was curious and caring.

"Um…yes, hello ma'am! My name is Ocean and I come as a traveler so that I may learn and assist!" Ocean now stood proud with a smile upon her maw and tail wagging eagerly. The sudden show of confidence caused a chuckle from the older female and her companion.

"What a pleasure you are. As it would happen, I'm in need of an assistant. My pack and I will keep you safe, fed and entertained in exchange. Please, come with us." Ocean's smile grew as she followed the herbalist deeper into the swamp.
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At the end of her stay, Ocean had acquired not only an abundance of knowledge in Herbalism, but many friends and connections. The pack was very welcoming and never excluded her or her needs. Ocean awoke to a beam of light warming across her muzzle; noticing immediately that Idun and Richter had already left the den. She rose, shaking the sleep from her brain, and yawned deeply as she trotted into the morning.

"Oh wonderful! You've awaken! We, and on behalf of the entire pack, have a surprise for you! Please, come come!" Idun never ceased to be the embodiment of a beautiful spring afternoon and she spoke with such a motherly tone now. Ocean's yawn blended into a chuckle before she stretched one more time and ran to catch up. They came to a small clearing where they usually foraged, and from underneath a tree rose a copper haired Irish Setter.

"This is Willow. She's here to be your companion and assist you on your travels. I'm sad to see you go, but I know you will do amazing things. Thank you for all that you've done, Ocean." With a soft wine, Idun licked Ocean's muzzle then beckoned Willow over. Once the two were ready, Idun escorted them to the territories edge and Ocean embraced her mentor with one more hug before starting out on her travels. Willow trotted along Ocean's flank with a happy bark and tail blissfully wagging.

Username: Pyro
Joined: February 26th, 2023
Stats: 328