Wilder stood at the entrance to Gemini, eyes sparking with awe. This was the most beautiful cave she'd ever seen in her life! A paw reached forward to touch carefully at the walls, the cold surface of a gemstone chilling her sore pads. How incredible that a cave like this exists and she didn't know about it all this time! Unable to contain her excitement, she did a giddy little leap and a high-pitched squeal that was quickly silenced when it echoed strangely over the crystals.

Right. Have caution.

Still, she couldn't help but not look at everything around her. Where her paws were leading her wasn't important - everything else was. Some of the crystals were big and reflective enough that she could see her own face in it - and what a clear image too! She'd only ever seen herself through pools of water or the memories of others. But this was different. A crystal (hah!) clear image looking back and blinking up at her, as if from the eyes of another. She took a moment to observe herself, touching the heart on her cheek, and inspecting the scars hidden here and there under her pelt.

After a minute or so, she tore herself away, continuing to trot along the cave, eyes looking at everywhere except where she was headed. Of course, that never ended well, as she suddenly bumped lightly into something very solid and warm, unlike the cold surface of the crystals that she felt underfoot. She let out a small, surprised "oh!" as she stepped back to face whoever she'd bumped into.

"Sorry about that," she squeaked, flustered. "I was so distracted I didn't see where I was going!"