<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b0/Happywaterspiritpng.png)</div><strong>Bubble (She/Her)</strong>(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=337368.msg16018731#msg16018731)<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Year 1, When Paths Open<br/><strong>Tags:</strong>Wise Old Elephant, Other Happy Spirits, Reaper<br/><strong>Actions:</strong>Zone 16, Sky Lagoon (https://mixkit.imgix.net/art/preview/mixkit-two-colorful-fish-swimming-inside-a-bubble-187-original-large.png?q=80&auto=format%2Ccompress)<br/><hr/><br/>The baby elephants' appreciation of Bubbles' small contribution to their wonderful island made them swell with pride. While the floating fish made her happy, she wished for the sky lagoon to inspire joy in whoever might cross it. The way they chanted her name with such glee further reinforced her contentment with the decision. Bubbles were fun, and so was she. As she watched them blow bubbles into the water, she wondered what they might come to be called in the future. How did names even work with the elephant herd? Did they name themselves, or did the herd play a part in the decision? It was something to ask Wise Old Elephant the next time they saw each other.<br/><br/>But Bubbles' memory proved fleeting as she forgot to inquire about the elephants' naming practices.<br/><br/>And unfortunately, the next time she saw the dear Matriarch, she seemed so peaceful that Bubbles didn't want to trouble her with the question. There'd be another time to bother her, right? Pure confusion crossed her face as the Wise One spoke of doors opening. She became less apprehensive at mentioning a new friend arriving on their island.<br/><br/>Bubbles did their best to keep watch for the newcomer, but soon they too fell asleep. Their rest was interrupted when an unpleasant sensation scraped across their body, making them shudder as their eyes opened to find the world colder than when they first fell asleep. When the expected stranger revealed themselves, she looked at the other happy spirits assembled, taking comfort in their nearness.<br/><br/>Her eyes widened when the being reached out and pulled free Elephant's spirit? Was the Wise One becoming a Happy Spirit too? Was that even possible? She'd have to ask the Spirit of Blossoms sometime. Something tore at the inside of Bubbles' heart as she came to the fast realization that Wise One was not remaining with them.<br/><br/>But…who else would take care of the little ones in her absence?<br/><br/>Concerned, Bubbles followed as they traveled the darkness. Fear licked at her, but she kept a brave face, not just for herself but the other happy spirits around her. Besides, Wise One was there too, and she knew they wouldn't allow anything unhappy to happen to them. Soon, they arrived at a jungle, and it was chocked full of elephants. The reunion between Wise One and the others was marvelous to watch, and Bubbles experienced happy tears for the first time. Witnessing such a heartwarming display made her feel less uncertain about their new acquaintance. The offer for questions made her consider a good one. Some of the others blurted out theirs instantaneously, and they were really good. Their questioned helped BUbbles learn more about this new world and the being in front of them.<br/><br/>"How do Happy Spirits know when it's time to open another door?"