"You look beautiful today, Cloudfur..." Rudder said softly as he took her hand-paw. Kissing the back of it lightly, he couldn't help but gaze into her blue eyes.

If there hadn't been fur upon her cheeks, he would have a light blushing. "Rudder..." She said just as quietly as he lead her toward the orchard for their walk. "I... well, I haven't been honest with you." Glancing downward, she'd catch the bit of worry in his eyes. "My real name isn't Cloudfur. I only call myself that to..." It was a long story so she would put it simply. "To protect myself. My name is Breeze..."

The otter would slowly start to smile. She finally trusted him enough to let him into her world. Today was a good day indeed. "You are still beautiful, no matter your name."

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