Otter Creek After the Storm

Pre estrus thread. Dated for Jan 14th, 2024. Daytime.

After a fleeting absence, Aliki remerged in the wilds. This time, from the south. As always, she gravitated towards any water source she could find. Winter had set in, with a frigid layer of deep snow coating the ground. That was not a problem for her. Her fur had already thickened for the season, keeping her well insulated. Even if she should get wet, chilly paws were something she had become used to in her youth.

Along the bank of a narrowly flowing stream, alone, she was aware of the subtle shifts in her scent. Skimming the cold waters, she doubted there would be much in the way of fish at this time of year. But the resident otter still hung around. One of those would make for quite the prize, but they were no push overs.

Contemplating her options, she did what was natural. Left a trail as she scouted the area. A calling card, announcing her status. For the moment, she was alone in the wilds.

Untamed. Free.