Swiftcurrent Creek And the sign said, "The words of the prophets

She concentrated on the water, her surroundings fading. She occasionally noticed it, but it didn't distract her too much from the practice. She felt she was starting to understand it when a crow cawed nearby. The crow's voice echoed as it flew out of the forest by the stream, and it caused her to nearly jump out of her skin.

She looked around, her eyes wide, heart pounding, and fur spiked every which way. “Goodness,” she breathed, trying to regain her composure as she glanced sidelong at her teacher.