Larksong Grotto Lorry was a mouse in a big brown house

I don't know exactly where this is in relation to NP. Is it STF2/STF3?

Life had been kind to them with Nova Peak as their base. The Northwoods were calming and relaxing, while the Tangle kept any unwanted visitors at bay. The Bitcurrent was tiny in comparison to its namesake, but it threaded through their territory, bringing fresh water and some wide, shallow spots to fish and swim in. Kaskara would have been content, if only for a persistent nag that made her rethink every possibility. She was happy here with her family, but there was one prickly spot that kept her from being truly happy.

So today she decided to head south, away from the heart of their claim, to investigate the outer rim of the Peak's mountain range. It wasn't a big one, and most of their territory covered it anyway. But Kaskara didn't want to be beholden to its crags today, and so left the mountain territory for the flatter grasslands of the south. That was when, to her chagrin, she noticed a pale wolf bathing itself atop a small rise. Kaskara watched the wolf closely, her orange eyes bright against her dark coat. As she neared, Kaskara let out a low bark, alerting the wolf of her presence while also giving warning. This was neutral territory, true, but it was too close to her land for comfort.

Kaskara closed the gap between them with a few long strides, keeping a few yards away from the other. Her eyes watched the girl groom herself, and after a moment she finally spoke. "Hello." Simple, direct, precise. Kas didn't know what else to say, so simply remained standing there, gazing at the young woman, curiosity bright in her eyes.