[size=large]Autumn's jet black paws were now brownish with wet squishy mud. She roamed through the Wetlands. She didn't like the stink, but the place had a strange and mysterious feel to it that she liked. Besides, why not come here if she was close? Autumn was trying to completely explore and map out the deatils of the Wilds. This was her second time around, and she felt like she'd barely learned anything on her first go around. She had met a lot of folks though. Friendly folks, neutral folks, mean folks, folks who thought she was an afternoon snack. She gulped at the thought of that. But mostly nice people, most wolves, who had been accepting of her despite her different species. Although she did wish there were more foxes around here, the area was dominated by wolves. [/size]

Her head turned at a smooth male voice. Autumn looked with surprise upon another fox- just what she'd been hoping to see. She hadn't really met any foxes in the Wilds besides her family. But he was no ordinary fox- he was patchy black and white, an odd look. She'd never seen a fox like this, but his large ears and pointy face made it clear he was a vulpine. Nice to meet you Kesik, and yeah. I haven't seen many foxes around here, but lots of wolves. I'm Autumn. She introduced herself to Kesik with a little smile. How ironic that she would meet a fox just after thinking about one.

Autumn smiled at the patchy-but-handsome young man as he passed her gift. Her orange eyes grateful for it. Of course it's good enough. She chuckled to him, glancing at the mouse. She knew it was rude to eat without offering some to the other, so she gently nudged it towards the middle. Do you want to share? I wouldn't want to leave you with nothing to eat. She asked the black, white, and grey gentleman.

She nodded as he said he'd already eaten and began to eat her food, until he suggested something. Her mouth was full but her eyes seemed to fill with a bit more joy at every word. Another fox, who was willing to travel with her? And... He'd called her beautiful. Nobody, at least not a handsome young vulpine, had ever before called her beautiful like this. Suddenly instead of a brave traveler, Autumn was what she really was- a nervous young teen who was almost an adult and completely alone. She giggled nervously after swallowing. I... Of course, Kesik! If you are willing to travel with me I would go anywhere with you. She said, realizing immediately how quickly this had moved along, yet realizing as well why she was drawn to Kesik too. She was young and alone, he was young and alone, he was a handsome gentleman, and he was willing to travel with her. Perfect.

She nodded as he said he'd like to visit the coast. She'd been twice, but hadn't stayed for long- it was the coast where her one enemy in the Wilds resided, that black-headed coywolf she thought might be Caiaphas based on that child's words. Too bad the poor boy was probably still trapped with that jerk mutt. Little did Autumn know he was missing. She turned her attention back to Kesik. Yeah, I've been, but it would be better with you by me. Let's go, Kesik? It's pretty mucky here. She said, feeling the same about Otatso Wetlands as Kesik. The mud and smelliness were not a good combination for the new friends who were soon to be perhaps more than friends. As soon as he agreed, if he did, she would begin away from the swamp, trusting her traveling partner to follow.