Porcupine Ridge rose madder

the woman had softened toward her; this vuk appreciated, for she had feared an insensitive ruler, though taggarik did not seem to be this. "tha .... thank y-you," she managed gratefully, glancing up very momentarily to file away the colour of capriccio's eyes. she sensed she was being scrutinized, and straightened somewhat under the look of her alpha female. not being a creature of words, vuk found herself at a loss for what to do next -- she was not a playful sort, nor did she want to display her poor attempts at hunting. and so she decided to let capriccio direct their banter, giving the woman a small smile.