Phoenix Maplewood Anyone Home?

Relieved that she had not unknowingly trespassed into claimed territory, Brynn relaxed a little. Now that she didn't feel like she was in any immediate danger, she took in the wolf in front of her. He was tall and handsome. The chocolate brown in his coat was striking, especially when mixed with the black and grey. She also noticed three claw marks across his right eye and wondered what he had been through, although she felt it rude to ask, so for now at least, she would keep that curiosity to herself.

Distracted as she was by this wolf's pleasing appearance, she hadn't forgotten that he said he would have her back if these pack members from Morningside showed themselves. She was honestly a little surprised but also a little miffed. She appreciated the sentiment, especially since he didn't really know her, but did he think her unable to fend for herself? She had done so just fine for a long time. Also, in the back of her mind where her inner anxious voice lived, she wondered if there was some ulterior motive behind his generous offer. She shook it off, though. She could at least give him a chance to prove her wrong.

Looking at Howl curiously, she said, "That's really kind of you to offer, especially since you don't know me." She hesitated for a minute and then continued, "But, I have been taking care of myself for a long time and have been doing a pretty okay job at it, I think." Brynn paused again before continuing, "I don't mean to come off as ungrateful or brash...It's just before coming to Teekon Wilds, I didn't really have friendly encounters with strangers..." She trailed off embarrassed that she had been rambling a little. Ugh, why did she have to be so awkward? "Anyway, sorry for interrupting your mission," Brynn offered before falling silent again, afraid he would soon realize that she was not so lovely, but actually strange and a little socially inept.