Whitefish River samakat bayda'

she does not come forward, and in a way gracious feels a surprise. however, she can respect the choice. the woman is an imposing figure after all with her large size, any smaller animal would be a fool to put themselves against her brute force. but thankfully, gracious is a docile being. and the girl's continuous praise allows her more access to the older woman.

when the girl takes the compliment from gracious with a smile, the older woman returns it. "it is ancient for us to believe that we cannot get along. i would think that you are on the good sides of many for your kind nature. but why love us when many treat you poorly?" her talk of loving the wolves from afar makes gracious wonder about her. what is her fascination with the larger creatures? is it adoration, or is it lust? 

a genuine question that hopefully receives a genuine answer. gracious struggles with knowing truth from lie, but she can only hope this young girl sees no reason to lie to the older woman. after she waits for her answer, she tears the fish into her best attempt at halves, ready to share.

"you do not have to observe me from afar, though. eat with me. what is your name?"