Otter Creek gamma rays

she pauses at the base of one of the alders that line the river, sniffing at the interesting combination of scents there. she'd wanted to follow the winding creek ever since she'd noticed it flowing into the great lake; however, she didn't quite dare do so by herself. curiosity edged her onward, but fear at leaving her comfort zone kept her bound to Blackfeather. 

but in the end, curiosity won out, and she'd asked @Moonshadow to accompany her on the trip. her mother is somewhere behind her, though out of sight. when she realizes this, she pauses and turns back towards where she expects Moonshadow to reappear.