Barrow Fields i left my flaming sword beside your bed

it was not long before the deer alerted her to a shadow, too large to miss, but too small to raise concern.  a wolf.  they walked with their head down, preoccupied, like they hadn't noticed her yet.  she watched for a moment, then began to close the distance between them, slow and deliberate. 

should the stranger not react violently, she would come to a stop, leaving ample room in case the stranger were to react explosively, deciding to observe for the time being.