Firestone Hot Springs sage of the inward eye

The stranger moved a little and it was enough for Osprey to have one superficial look and decide that she was not going to perceive this lady as a threat. Therefore she lowered her ears and stance and kept her tail lifted a little upwards, but not too much, and had it wagging. She wasn't entirely submissive, but this was a sign of not wanting to engage in any kind of physical confrontation. If the other decided not to speak at all, then they would be able to pass each other peacefully at least.

"Hey," she returned the greeting with a quiet woof of her own. "Are you from somewhere around here?" she asked casually.