Verdant Basin from megacities to mega...boring

She didn't quite know what to do with shy wolves, especially shy boys.  She didn't come closer as every time he moved she could hear the mud squelching beneath him, and it kind of smelled pretty awful, too.

She couldn't hear what he said until he emerged from the reeds because of the general lakeside cacophany, but as he revealed himself she gave a little good natured laugh.  Yeah, mud's not uh, not very good.  She waded back the way she came and flicked her tail behind her, motioning for him to follow.  This way's clear.  I'm Ceara.