Larksong Grotto Michael Khors

With her energy still a bit stagnated, Tavi hadn't gone far from her resting place upon the ridge, where Reek and herself had encountered the Dragon wolf. She had managed to work her way down the slope without injury, leaving her tired and a bit hungry — but upon seeking out one of the few caches to find something to nibble on, the scent of the unearthed meal churned her stomach. So, she abandoned it, moving on. As she hiked along a reedy hillside thick with fresh spring grass, she noticed a smallish figure roaming around. The stranger's head was low, her pace was a bit slow and steady, so Tavi caught up quickly. She came up behind the woman without much issue, and then - without thinking, as was common for Tavi - blurted, Yo, what's got you so down in the dumps?