Blacktail Deer Plateau Choosing death in order to live

Maia might have been a sad sack going into this trip, but she'd bounced back considerably in the previous few weeks, and now moving on, she had nothing but enthusiasm for the new change of scene.  They'd added to their number temporarily, she was finding she quite liked @Arcturus's company now that she had bothered to get to know the poor guy, and they were in better forests!  What wasn't to love?

The plateau boasted a pretty impressive view, but Maia had steered clear of it for the moment.  No use risking a slip, especially today when there was snow on the ground.  

Maia shivered and let out a small groan.  She could be excited and still dislike the cold.  It was really only good for one thing, and that was sticking her tongue out and catching the flakes of snow dusting down from the trees.  That was what she set out to do as she bounded towards where Wraen was wandering.  

I god wo she exclaimed, tongue still out, as she spotted and frolicked 
towards her big sister.  Then she pulled it in and laughed, her breath puffing in a big old cloud in front of her face.  I can handle this for like.... a few more days, tops, and then I'm definitely down for summer part 2!  Her tail waved excitedly in greeting.