Otter Creek Lonely Rivers

She noted the surprise that landed on his features. She could only give that soft, if not slightly timid smile of hers. "I suppose I am, yes. But I found a shortcut and avoided the majority of the mountainous terrain altogether." He affirmed that he was not from a pack. Or rather, that his pack was far, far away from this place. Her head cocked to the side slightly in a show of interest. "So...I take it you are not native to the Teekon then?"

As he settled down to sit nearby, Chai made no move to put any distance between herself and this man. He seemed friendly enough, and she was enjoying the cool touch of the stone against her belly a little too much to move. With a slight laugh, she shook her head, waving off his apology. "No harm done. It happens." Glacial eyes fell back to the gently flowing waters, where surely an abundance of fish lie. "Not a great fisher huh? I'm no expert, but I do have some skills. Hunting and tracking are more of my passion."