Sleepy Fox Hollow cowboy

There was a short exchange in hushed tones, and Fiona was ready to be chased away again. Instead, it appeared they were allowing her to stay. Not exactly the best welcoming party, but she enjoyed a challenge, and the angry man was certainly that. He refused the gift she had brought, but Fiona would be sure to bury it and mark it for the future. It may indeed come in handy later on down the road.

She nodded at his final word, then mouthed a silent "thank you" to Etienne once the angry man had left them. Fiona knew there would be no bringing Prowler here, at least not for now. She would need to find some way to soften the angry man before she would feel safe with her familiar at her side. But that would be fine, Prowler was smart and would do quite well on her own for the time being.

Is there anything I should know? she asked Etienne once the angry man was well out of sight. She fully planned to explore the territory on her own, but she would be careful to avoid direct contact with the angry man.