Jade Fern Grove Sell your soul to make it, that's the modern way

Since joining Ibis' little gang, this was the first time Reiko had left their borders. She was searching for anything, herbs, food, anything to bring back - even if she returned with a little more food in her belly with what little she could find out here would be a plus. It meant she didn't have to dip in their storage and feed herself rather than being a burden. Though it would be better if she could find some food to bring back instead. 

Rather, what she found was a young boy. Upon his coat was the smell of pack she had not encountered yet. It was foreign, and so was he. The floppy ears were so cute she couldn't help but observe them in awe from the distance. Forgetting for a moment that she feared the outside world and all its inhabitants... for just a moment. She found herself smiling at the sight, wanting nothing more than to come closer to see them up close; despite her desire, Reiko stood in the middle of the path, passively watching the young boy until she snapped herself back in reality.

Embarrassed, she turned her attention to the trees, only keeping tabs on him with her peripherals and audits. I apologize for staring. She quickly said, hoping that it would stop her from looking like some kind of weirdo.