Northstar Vale Let's just hurt tonight

Chusi was used to all kinds of strangers; every one of them had warmed up to her at some point. All except Ingram. He had been the only one to somehow actively avoid her - hate her, it seemed, though there had been more to him. A bad boy, but actually a duckling struggling to find its way. Oh, how he had stolen her... He isn't coming back though, never ever. You're better now, you promised Genie. While the giant was seemingly okay with enjoying the day, he didn't sit down or anything. Did he like being that tall? Genie must be terrified of him - she was such a sprite!

She chuckled, her back never leaving the ground in a rather exposing but submissive way, at his question. It was to be expected; Rannoch didn't seem like the guy to tell the whole pack they had a temporary visitor to bring food and hang around with. How the question was asked didn't bother her either; her father held the same... coldness and whiskey whenever they talked, though Chusi guessed he did his best to sound friendly. Well, 'm on an adventure! 'Rannoch told meh I could crash here forra bit if I hunt for y'all. Got pritty bumped up on mah way here. She said as she showed the cracked pads of her paws with a grin, moving them rather excitedly.

She felt... home, here. Like in Ravensblood Forest. Protected yet free.