Chimera Fields isn't it bad, so quiet there, in the wood?

Tagging Reiko for reference.

Chai had finally worked up the nerve to venture out and beyond the security of her territory. As much as she loved it there, she couldn't stay cooped up forever. She would never get over that last hint of lingering paranoia if she sat back and did nothing. She supposed a little scouting wouldn't hurt.

Though her interest in fishing was gradually going, she wanted to look into other areas as well. Plant life was of an interest to her, but she wasn't sure how good she'd actually be at identifying one species from another, much less knowing how to use them. So on a mission of self-education, she strayed away into a vast open field, practically teeming with wildflowers. Even if her attempts did not turn out to be what she had hoped, she could at least gather some random plants and bring them back. She knew that several wolves, especially @Reiko, was far more knowledgeable than she. Surely, she would appreciate the gesture.

Sighing, Chai tried to push away any negative thoughts. Like what she found was a useless clump of weeds. Or if what had been of value had been crushed too firmly between her teeth, or worse, ingested? She really had to stop this self-doubting, but it was so easier said than done. It was ingrained in her since early childhood, especially by her father and higher achieving siblings. Lost in her thoughts as she strolled through the flower dotted grasses, she didn't hear the pitiful sobbing until she spotted the black coat. He was just a youngster, out here all alone...except for the carcass of rabbit for company. Good natured as she is, Chai's heartstrings were tugged instantly. Issuing a soft whine, she gingerly stepped closer so as not to startle the child. "Little one...what's wrong? You're all alone..." She said softly, planting herself down to rest several feet away. Chai never had any experience with children, but she liked to think her caring nature would be quite beneficial.