Alpine Lake i would swim

learning a new language was always entertaining. she found the words Kukutux spoke to be simple enough for her to remember later. "alitxux" though she may not war, she did fight. she smiled more easily. "yes, I suppose that suits me." it had to, for she had nothing else. no companions to speak of, no band to travel with. no pack. no lover. friends were easily gained yet most found themselves put off by her speech. 

the woman would pull the rabbit fur from her back, revealing a cache of sorts. the dried meat looked lovely enough, but even more, was the invitation. breaking bread was always the beginning of new horizons. if Kukutux trusted her enough to eat with her, Heloise was flattered. "I would be honored to" she replied easily, reclining more comfortably on the earth. she bent over to sniff at the dried meat. "what animal is this?"