Chimera Fields We could fall or we could fly

You know, you would think that both of them would be a little more observant -- but Breccan happened to let his guard down for just a moment, at least where other wolves were concerned. He thought he was far enough away from the unfamiliar marked borders of the forest, and his mind was focused on finding food. His head was down, and he wasn't paying much attention to his periphery -- so he was surprised and caught off guard when he suddenly became aware of a wolf nearly bumping right into him.

She came at him from the side, and he threw his head up and veered away, hackles bristling and lips skinning back from his teeth defensively. His heart rate ratcheted up; he feared this would be his first confrontation. Had he strayed too close to Neverwinter Forest? But it became apparent after only a few seconds that the wolf wasn't attacking him, and as he turned to face her, he recognized her.

"Ibis?" he said, the fur along his spine settling as he blinked at her. "Ibis!" he repeated joyfully, happy to see a friendly face.