Grouse Thicket Apple Blossom Of My Eye

Her ears were poise as she watched silently like a polite audience member. Then from behind her, she heard a little snap or rustle. Movement. Before she had a chance to turn her head in the direction of the noise, a black figure came racing past and towards the grouse. She tucked herself down further towards the ground when it came out and watched her performers fly off away from their assailant.

Now in the clearing, she was able to make out the figure more clearly. A dark male with exact features. Now knowing the figure was not a bear or other imposing predator, she rose up and took a step into the clearing. "Allusive creatures aren't they?" she asked redundantly as a polite introduction. "You were quite covert yourself until those final moments. Caught me by surprise I'd say"