Side Story Chapter 3: Moonlight Stroll
The moonlight dusted the green bushes, making them twinkle like starlight. Thesilid and I strolled along the path, heading deeper into the forest.
Since we’d come all the way into the woods, it felt like a bit of a waste to just walk without doing anything else. I glanced around, scanning for any hidden signs of life.
“Hmm…”
“What are you up to, Ai?” Thesilid asked.
“I was wondering if there might be any wild turkeys around. If I spot one, I’ll catch it and we can roast it.”
The romantic mood had already fizzled out anyway. Might as well do something practical.
But Thesilid—the very one who’d let the mood slip—didn’t seem thrilled that my attention was elsewhere.
“…We’re out for a walk, not a hunt.”
“It’s basically the same thing. My mom used to come back from her walks with a turkey every time, saying she ‘found it on the way,’ and hand…