Totoka River just because i'm a straight hottie doesn't mean i can't read philosophy for fun

Mallaidh is so far lost in thought she’s oblivious to the approach of another. When she’s right in her vision, she jerks in surprise. Eyes widen, fur bristles, and she searches the stranger’s face in a matter of seconds that isn’t sure what’s being said at first. Her head shakes and she stands, taking a step back to process the situation.
 
“Um—” she pauses, awkwardly. “No?”