Verdigris Ravine Free

Candle came near, her coat a deep ruddy color. Red like the sands around them but not the same shade. She was darker, like deep rich earth mingled with clay. Unique for a coyote, like black and white coyote were. Though Ko'a herself was half wolf, she shared much of her cousins same colors and patterns. 

Candle came to sit near, happy and smiling and Ko'a too was content to simply relax a moment under the rays of the summer sun. 

Then, after a time, she spoke. It is like this at times, even in Home Tribe. And it had been far larger then those which had gathered here even at their largest number. Warm weather brings visitors and also takes away its Tribe people. Some may return to us with new gifts come winter. She pondered the idea of those returning. They may bring unique foods from other lands. Pelts or shells from the sea and maybe even new Tribe people nestled within their bellies. Ko'a smiles with hopeful thoughts. But, Yet some may not return at all. Sad, but true. Ko'a wonders if she would be throught the same in Home Tribe. Gone- not to return.