King Elk Forest Where'd the love go?

 She grinned, her mood lightening again. Excitement rose as she realised she'd made a new friend. "I thank you greatly for your hospitality, Lilah." She remembered her manners for once, it was good to try and be calm around strangers until they were used to her presence. 
Cry had given her some advice and she ultimately listened -- after all, he knew best.

"I haven't been this far south yet so I'd love to see what's here first. Why don't you help me look for tracks? I'm sure there are some big animals here." 
She posed the offer to the shyer woman, hoping for her to open up and delve and explore a passion for something. 
Without waiting for an answer, she stuck her head down and started sniffing about and inspecting the bare patches of dirt, hoping to find hoof prints.