Fishing for Waffles

She strayed too far again. How many times had she done that now? Too many times probably; the teen could already hear Orihei's voice winding up in her mind, another heated lecture ready for delivery. She winced; it wasn't like she meant to get lost...it just happened. Besides, didn't the best things happen by accident? That's how she saw the massive wooly thing with point stuff coming from either side of its mouth. Adventures were all about discovery; that's what made them an adventure. And one couldn't discover something without getting lost...off the beaten path was the best way.

"ADVENTURRRRREE!!!" Ten whooped, running through through the trees before somersaulting across the forest floor. She decided next time she accidentally went here, she'd have the kids with her. They needed to see fun things too! The girl would pause from her frolicking as the forest opened up, revealing shoreline and a seemingly endless expanse of sea; two jetties stretched into the sea, forming an inlet. A good spot to think.

Another chakra signature pricked at the corner of her senses. A friend? Someone new? What were they doing? Did they like getting lost too? A billion question buzzed in her mind as she changed directions, following this new, unmoving signature. She hopped onto the jetty, running full speed across the uneven rocks to the person, ready to pounce.