Two Rivers Isle somewhere new

his surveillance was cut short by the intrusion of another; ich'aak shrunk back like a startled spider, ears splayed to his small skull. she was loud -- and boisterous -- and had totally betrayed his location. for that, he was wary, though he did part from the tree he hid behind so that he was presently in plain view.

he said nothing -- for what could he say that they would understand? instead, a slow, ever-so-cautious wag of his tail was given, his muscles tensed and ready to run if either showed the slightest hint of aggression.