Horizon Ridge rockdrop

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After her trip through the borders and her subsequent meeting with Red (the memory of which burned a pleasant fire in her still), it was time to cut back to the coast and see what the quiet, sparse Saltwinter crew was up to.  Likely her absense wouldn't have fallen under too much notice, but she didn't want to miss out on any hunts.

On her way home she passed through the hot springs, intending to cut along the river and across the ridge to the Sound.  Her tail waved jauntily behind her as she traveled, for her spirits were high.  This winter was looking up, despite her rather questionable company and the long snows bound to be ahead.

Then she saw the cat.

He was prowling the ridge she was now starting to climb, and at first his lazy motions were invisible to her.  As soon as she saw him, she froze, fur rising in a defensive bristle as an involuntary snarl lifted her lip.  She could feel the adrenaline begin to pump and hovered a moment, poised for flight.  Perhaps the creature would pay her no mind.