Shakedown

[size=medium]Ahead, the trees thinned to reveal a small clearing, shrouded by fog, but in the gray light it appeared soft and inviting. Robin sped up, eager to taste flesh along with the blood on her tongue. She was distracted so that she almost did not see the male until he was just ahead of her, and she slowed down, wary with surprise. Her ears lifted, tail held straight up and completely still in a dominant stature.

Indeed, this would be Redwood Caldera territory soon, but that was in the future. Besides, along with being much larger than she was, the agouti-furred male had seated himself in a nonthreatening manner. There was a slight stutter when he spoke, but his greeting was friendly. Robin relaxed, dropping the rabbit and smiling softly. He was not bad to look at, even if he was a little shy.

"Hello there. I'm Robin," greeted the songbird, wearing her prettiest smile.[/size]