Phoenix Maplewood I never knew such reforming zeal

She was lost in a state of zen. The weather was pleasant. The sun was falling pleasantly upon her back. She moved without too much purpose other than her task at hand and lost herself to thought. Mindless things, really. Just small pleasantries to keep her mind from becoming too idle for too long. She identified a plant here and there, admired the soul, then kept along at her stroll.

Citali was not expecting visitors. While there was a part of her that knew to be alert should she happen upon anyone seeking trouble with a pack in its early stages of formation, she did not imagine anyone to be up and active at this hour. Needless to say, Saena's presence spooked her out of her depth of thought, causing her to jump as the young female approached.

"Oh! It's you," she said, lifting a paw to her chest to catch her breath as she tried to rid herself off the initial quivers. She gave her head a shake, as she cleared her head and turned her attention to the present. "Hmm..." She floundered a little before regaining her composure. "Um. I'm not sure how it is shaking. Was there an earthquake I didn't feel?"