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This was a little far to wander, but Fennec had wanted to explore the depths of the swamp.

No doubt @Figment would be irritated with her if she stayed away too long, but a short peek wouldn't hurt. Besides, she needed to start to get to know the neighbors. She knew that Bronco couldn't wander as freely as she could, at least not yet, so the job of ambassador would likely fall to her.

She grinned a (slightly wicked) grin at the thought.

There did seem to be a pack when she emerged from the swamp, paws lightly caked in the mud she'd occasionally wandered into. She'd only had one close call, nearly slipping sideways into a deeper portion, but had managed to avoid the worst of the mess. That was good because it stank. She'd clean up in the first clear water she found... for now, she explored the limits of this claim.

It was old and faded. If anyone was still here, they didn't have the numbers or interest to keep up the scent lines. She paused, then turned her head, listening carefully for any sign of anything. Old claims were eerier because they tended to spell misfortune. She was intensely curious about what had happened here.