Blacktail Deer Plateau Don't be a fool for the city lights

She was slow to rise but quick to submit. In her state she wouldn't have presented much of a challenge anyway, yet instinctually her demeanor caused the growl to lessen in intensity. Instead he stared, still failing to see anything recognizable in the haze of rain and his own misconception.

"You are close to claimed lands. Why?" Perhaps it was a mistake. Or perhaps she wished to join. His eyes narrowed at that thought. Winter was coming and he wasn't sure he wanted to take on this sorry creature. No, better she leave. Her chances out there weren't great, but once she left his sight, that would cease to be his concern. It was a cruel world.

He waited for an answer impatiently, expression hard and tail erect. If he had any luck she'd turn and leave with an apology, nothing more. Hopefully she had enough wits to know what would happen if she trespassed further.