Haunted Wood — there's just us. People. Doing our best to get by."

I am very sorry for the wait! Life's been difficult the past few weeks.

The male got startled and his first reaction was defensive. Ukulele did not let this sway her, she regarded him calmly (avoiding direct eye contact), kept her body posture neutral and wagged her tail a little to indicate that she meant no harm and, if anything, a peaceful resolution of any possible conflict was welcome. 

Few moments later he seemed to relax a little and addressed her with an observation that might have been translated as rude, but Lele did not mind it. After all there was nothing false in that conclusion - she wholeheartedly agreed. "I have," she nodded affirmatively. "So have you."