Swiftcurrent Creek summertime blues

“Whenever I happen to run into her next,” Fox replied, being vague on purpose. She and Serengeti weren't exactly besties, but she could seek her out and send her to Star the next time they crossed paths. It likely wouldn't be today, but Star didn't need to know that.

“I’m going to scoot out of here,” she said, feeling as though their conversation wasn't going to go much further. “You have a good day, and remember not to think too hard.” Fox bumped Star's shoulder lightly with her nose as a sign of friendliness, and then headed past her and toward Blackfoot Forest. She felt like she needed a break from wolves and some quality time with her lookalike animals.