Redhawk Caldera A morning of hunting rabbits and hares

"No thank you," she said a bit quickly, not at all comfortable with taking food from a stranger. She glanced at Magpie, who nodded encouragingly. Wildfire then turned back and explained to Novia, "We came here to hunt. Well, Aunt Mag is gonna hunt. I'm gonna watch."

"Maybe you can watch us both," the yearling suggested, then added, "I'm going to get to work." She offered Novia a smile before trotting away several yards to begin nabbing rabbits. It was clear she was happy to hunt by herself or tag-team with the newcomer.

But Wildfire had other plans for the newbie. She had spotted an opportunity to practice some bravery. "Where'd you come from?" she blurted a bit awkwardly at Novia. Clearly, small talk was not one of the youngster's fortes.