Lake Rodney A dinner, a swim, and maybe even a friend

Startled out of her own self pity Echo's hackles raised instinctively and she jumped around, baring her teeth, prepared to defend herself if necessary. Luckily the stranger seemed friendly. There seemed to be nothing but curiosity in his gaze.

She recalled how close she was to a pack and imagined it probably best that she explain herself sooner than later lest the males friendly attitude change into a more defensive one.

"Swimming." She answered quickly, honestly.  Maybe one day she'd learn the art of crafty dishonesty so as not to give too much information away but she was the world's worst liar, now was not the time to start.

She bowed her head in a submissive gesture, hoping to make amends for her original hasty reaction. "My apologies, I startle easily." She sighed, annoyed with herself.