Verdant Basin ignite

She was mid-swallow when a voice broke from behind her, and on cue with that, the sparrows of the surrounding trees took flight. The beating of wings was more surprising than the vivacity with which the approaching stranger called out, yet together — and all at once — Saga was set on edge. Her tail shot up and a chill worked down the fur of her neck, while her snout splashed the river water outward. She spun and looked around, her eyes wide and bright, and it was only a few second later that she settled for watching to oncoming entity. The girl shook her shoulders and face to rid herself of the water that still clung to her muzzle (and maybe to brush off the extra energy after being caught by surprise), and let a small smile drift across her features. She did not approach nor did she speak, but rather, she watched, and held firm to her position.