Phoenix Maplewood death of a naturalist

Sorry for the long wait on this!

Ukko offered much more insightful information on the subject than Reek had, but he was confident enough to not feel the pangs of jealousy. It seemed the girl's thirst for information was finally sated when she uttered her curt and final reply before scampering off into the woods. Reek shot Ukko a dumbfounded glance and shook his head. She was strange one. Clearly lacking in the most basic of social graces.

"Well, I'm out friend," he said. Thankfully, the whole awkward exchange had drawn to a close. With the girl gone, Reek turned tail and left Ukko behind so he could return to his border.