Redhawk Caldera Partners in crime

He sullenly moved farther away, widening the gap between them. Raven's ear bent in his general direction and she slanted her face without looking at him too directly. Her lips drooped back into a slight frown as she contemplated how to reach out and help this fellow. After a few moments of contemplation, however, she admitted defeat. Whoever he was, he had stonewalled her... for now. She could and would try again later.

"I have to go check on Fox," Raven said after a long spell of tense silence, "my mother. I'll mostly be around the rendezvous site if you ever change your mind and want someone to talk to." The yearling shot him a brief smile that did not touch her electric yellow eyes before adding another, "I really am sorry for your loss," and trotting away to touch base with the Alpha female.

I'd love another whenever you're game. :)