Shy Deer Steppes she the hunted

Mouseberry felt no suspicion. What she was offered was plenty, and sometimes it was known that a Runner would look out for another in such a way. Mouseberry had not the luck, but it seemed such was changing. She was grateful, and dipped her head to the other in thanks, but only said, not wanting to seem as though she was greedy, I do not need many things. Only food, and to live another day. That was enough. And so, Mouseberry followed, thinking that Jawahir would grant her that much.