Blacktail Deer Plateau respite

a breath escaped her that she did not realize she held. it was never a sure thing - occasionally strangers would react poorly to her, and she would have to find another direction to wander. this stranger was no so cold, and even seemed to be perhaps as friendly as she was. 

she stopped only when she was close enough to talk comfortably. the girl chose to sit, and curled her tail neatly around her paws. she dipped her snout low, respectful, and her overall posture was generally unthreatening. truly, Lena was one of the sweetest girls. 

yes; I've been traveling for some time. from the south! it's really quite beautiful up here, though I could do without this cold. she said, filling the silence with her voice as she often did.