Sun Mote Copse wait a minute i'm passing out, win or lose

she watched in silence as the female dredged small ripples in the river's course, headed towards the bank with a chevron of rising waves in her wake. the water poured from her fur in loud patters and when she shook, it nearly reached arunik'ra -- idly, she watched the smattering of water fall like rain on the river's gentle surface.

they were pack-mates; that explained it. arunik'ra had always had a nose for liars, and did not sense any untruth issued from the female. she dipped her head and a warm smile erased the guarded expression that had haunted her muzzle moments before. "ah. ours is to smile at your induction, friend. have you seen the borders?" she rose slowly, trailing the rippling waves that ragna had left in her departure. "i was planning on patrolling -- after a drink."