Adventures of a Traveling Mouse

i’ve run it a few times in the past, it’s invigorating. I can show you where it is if you like. A run could do me good. 

That would be really helpful, thank you. Just let me grab my running gear. 

Depends… What kind of adventure?

hehe, I guess I hadn't got that far ahead... I mean, I just feel so cooped up in this camp. I want to run and be free. We could go see what there is to do around here. I mean, like, only if you want. Oh, I'm Bianca by the way. Oops, I'm babbling again. I always do that with new people. Shutting myself up now.

we get more beer. 

"Hello Bianca. It’s lovely to meet you as well." Duchess silently cleared her throat and scolded herself for not speaking louder and clearer. That was mum’s first lesson. Always speak clearly. Make them hear you. Be firm. The tactic worked much better on foreign diplomats and those who expected her to be a small, naive child. Her stubbornness would take over, and then she shined. People her own age didn’t expect anything from her. It was weird.

"Sure, I’d love to. I don’t think I’ve actually had a proper tour of this great big camp. Maybe we’ll find some sort of secret section, or something." Duchess silently sighed in relief, happy the whole talking to a complete stranger thing worked out. "I’ve always thought nature was beautiful, but I must say I can’t stand living in the woods like this." She laughed a bit and eyed Bianca. "Does that make me a hypocrite?"

Bianca laughed sympathetically at Duchess's complaint about living in the woods. Although she was a natural travel, she also appreciated comfort and luxury, and was not much of an outdoorsy person. "Absolutely not!" Bianca reassured her new friend, "I love travelling but camping is really not up my street. I'd rather stay in a lovely hotel with all the comforts of home. I think I'm a girly girl at heart." 

Bianca shielded the sun from her eyes as she looked around the camp. "I've not had much of a chance to explore this place yet either. I wonder if there are any hidden gems. I've always loved finding undiscovered places", she agreed with Duchess, brushing her golden hair with her hands and flipping it onto her back to reveal a lightly tanned and freckled shoulder covered slightly by a basic white tank top. 

Well my ginger self shouldn’t stay in the sun too long, may burn to a crisp. 

Oh my, that's adorable. I feel bad for you. My skin tans really easily, so I'm quite lucky. I've always been secretly jealous of people with red hair though. It's just so bright and fun looking.

The sun is a really good thing sometimes! 

I can see it practically radiating out of you. Do you have any plans for all this energy?

It really is, isn’t it?

It is rather excellent out today. Nice to see someone looking so enthusiastic.