The Heartwood we kill heroes 'round here

Envy turned sharply at the voice. She was alarmed at first, ears up and stub-tail stiff, teeth ready to bare, but in a squirrelish movement her entire vibe changed, and she was abrasive now rather than afraid. "What do you mean am I okay? Are you okay? Sneakin' up on another predator like you're some sorta snake... And an apex predator, no less! Are you crazy?"

She loosened up, and tipped her chipped ear back as her mood reverted to its normal level of shark-like charm. "So what's up? You just creepin' around or what?" she asked, less unkindly this time.