Morningside Cuesta we'll make a home from the ruins

"I haven't yet, no. Sunspot intercepted me at the border when I first came, but you're the only other I've met, besides Grayday."

A muscle in Katya's eyelid twitched, a sign of her irritation. She wasn't going to start lecturing the wolf about how weather, grazing patterns, and prey migrations were unpredictable, but instead she tersely barked, "I certainly hope so."

The blue-furred wolf didn't expect pity, and she didn't receive any. Admitting she needed guidance or acceptance came as naturally to her as setting herself on fire. Still, she remained silent as she trotted alongside Khoe, keeping her gaze fixed ahead.