Phoenix Maplewood ori the fox hunts an elk

Especially in consideration of recent developments, Wildfire wanted more than ever to make a trip down to visit her relatives at the caldera. But day after day passed without the Feisripa setting foot outside Drageda, with one thing or another popping up to demand her attention. Her family and home took priority, of course, though she was glad when she found herself free this afternoon. She couldn't go too far but she was certainly going to treat herself to some wandering. Her heels nearly caught on fire as she streaked to the borders and beyond.

She eventually wound up in the maple wood, tracking small game. There was a strange scent here that she wanted to pursue. As she furtively tracked it through the forest, she came across another smell, belonging to a wolf. She paused and sniffed more deeply, picking up details, when she heard a great commotion off to her left. She arched her head over her should, large ears pricking and chestnut eyes widening even though she couldn't see anything from here.

When the noise just kept going, the Feisripa swiveled and began loping in that direction, only to bump into a black she-wolf, the very one she'd smelled earlier. "Oh, sorry!" She had barely brushed into the stranger, yet she hopped back, giving them both their space.