Arrow Lake I know you're scared

The other wolf didn't seem put off by her dismissive attitude, which was a thankful thing for Ptarmigan, who had prioritized her thirst over her need for interaction. Kodokuna stepped up alongside her, but the Endore continued to drink unabashed until she was finished, and then she drank some more. Her belly felt rounded with water when she finally stepped back, snaking her tongue over her jowls and glancing at the female who promptly introduced herself.

“Ptarmigan of the Nothing and Nowhere pack,” she replied openly, seeing no need to lie about her status. Currently, her need for socialization wasn't great enough to warrant begging at a pack's borders for a home for rent. She was uncertain what she wanted in a pack, but she knew it was more than being a straggler at the borders being put to tedious work to earn her keep. She never considered the possibility that that was the only way to get anywhere.