Petal's fur is bright white with creamy tan patches dotting it here and there, and her ears are a delicate pink, reminding one of wild rose petals. When the sunlight shines through them, they are a magnificent pink and gold. If they are exposed to the sun for too long, they burn.
Before she was released, a wild mouse taught Petal some of her vocabulary and described the world outside her cage. Despite this, there is so much for this young mousemaid to learn. There are strange sounds at night, untold dangers lurking in the darkness, and the mysterious world of matrimony.
Like Ash, Petal must find her place in this world. What will she become? A Sewing mouse, a Baker, a Gatherer, a Huller? While she does not yet know her path, it is clear to her that she should not choose the life of a Huller. Her beautiful white fur would be forever stained black from the tannin in the black walnut hulls.
Petal's personality is as delicate as her appearance. She is polite and kind and willing to learn. At times she is unsure of herself, particularly when trying something new, but she is loveable and a true friend. She puts the needs of others before own and possesses knowledge that none of the others possess. This white mousemaid has lived in the world of man, and it has changed her perspective forever.
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