The Heartwood Don't screw this up!

His ears lowered a bit. Of course she had something in her mouth, but he could guess that she also rarely talked, like Rowen. This was going to make his life a bit harder. He jumped out from behind his hiding place and scampered out into the open. He believed he still had plenty of room to run away if the wolf decided that he was a better meal, though he only guessed her skills were akin to the average wolf. "Don't worry about me, I'm just interested about what you were hunting." Good job, you crazy fox. You sound like you're going to con her on her meal. He sighed, wishing he would've phrased that differently. "I haven't seen you around. Are you new here?" Whether or not she could answer, or would answer, he might as well try to make himself seem friendly, though it might make him seem more suspicious.