Whitefish River give me something, it ain't enough

His body tensed as he heard the figure call out. What was it that they wanted? Apisi had had more than his fair share of bad dealings in other's territories while simply trying to go about his business. 

He decided against being cold toward the woman and softly called back, "Hello." 

His voice was deep yet higher in pitch to be more welcoming, he bent his head down to drink some water nervously as he awaited a reply or something of the sort. 

A small bass got caught in his sights, causing him to lose focus of the female wolf in the ever-closing distance. He ducked his head under the water and clamped down quickly on the flighty bass. Apisi threw his head out of the water in triumph, the bass twitching slightly.