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Wolves out here tended to keep to themselves, she thought, so the girl was surprised by a called greeting from nearby. Her head shot up, fur bristling for a long moment before her gaze took in the stranger and she calmed, if only slightly. A gilded woman with black markings, staring at her. Head tilted slightly, Maegi took wary, hobbling steps toward her until she pulled to a halt, far enough to feel at ease but within speaking range; her voice was low and quiet as she responded.

"What do you want?" Perhaps some might offer the question with acid or fire, but Maegi's query came wrapped in a cool, impassive tone completely at odds with the panic over Mou lingering in her eyes. Curiosity had won out over fear. This female had offered no question save 'Hello;' what was to gain from that? Was she looking for a friend, a conversation? Lonely? Happy?