Redhawk Caldera What does the heart desire

Meerkat was in search of small game when the call came. With Phox still away—a fact which concerned her more with every passing day—that left the pack with one less able-bodied hunter. She wasn't particularly skilled, though she did her best to scrounge what she could to bring back to Towhee.

They were also down a leader, so she gave up her current search to answer the summons. She quickly located the stranger, a swarthy male with paler markings and bright eyes. Meerkat couldn't help but notice the freshly slain raccoon at his feet.

"Hello," she said as she approached, her demeanor casual and friendly. "Can I help you?"