Lake Rodney Heartbeat Rhythm

Recruiting was required as their numbers seemed to dwindled. There was discomfort to be away from the woods for too long but this was a responsibility of her new job. To protect and serve the woods she had to make sure there was even anyone to protect. An ear flicked with a mixture of irritation and anxiety. Things would get better. She’d be damned if they did not.

There — just up ahead — was someone. She noted that they looked crumpled into the earth though. This had not been what she had hoped for. Worry lined her mind and seeped into her silver gaze. There was no obvious sign of sickness nor scent of blood. Could only simply drop dead? Did she truly wish to know the answer?

It was a gentle whuff that escaped her as she carefully moved towards the stranger, then settled on the reeds in such a peaceful way. Perhaps she could spot the subtle rise and fall of his sides if she gazed long enough.