Blacktail Deer Plateau Into the Light

When the wolf stood up, revealing itself to be a large male, Pied swallowed thickly. When he came closer, he did not seem aggressive in the least, though she didn't relax. She looked closely at his face, noting his almost bored expression. It suddenly lit up when he noticed her protruding flanks.

"Yes," she agreed with a twitch of her lips. Her own face was a little pale (well, paler than usual) and drawn; she was pained and exhausted. "Believe it or not, I still have several weeks left. I'm Pied, by the way," she introduced, taking a deep breath to counterbalance a harsh kick from inside her that left her feeling a little winded.