Broken Antler Fen the wind rises

She felt way better after a vigorous shake, but still felt too wet to really sit down.  So she shifted in place and watched the rain come down with a somewhat dour expression.  It was supposed to be such a nice run too!

Nothing short of true sadness could keep Maia down long though.  She was just about to open her mouth to start singing - something she only did when she was alone - when a shape outside caught her eye.  She snapped it shut again and watched them suspiciously as they approached her cave.  Last time hadn't ended well, but the time before had been fine.

Who goes there? She asked, trying to sound a lot gruffer than what she was.  Maybe if she could trick this guy into thinking she was some kind of cave Lauren or something he'd be easier to convince to leave if he was crazy.  She had no idea the game was up; hed already obviously seen her.