Luneshale Pass on this road autumn sunset

A dark shape came slinking toward her in the night-bright. Against the glowing white, the dark shape seemed to glow from within, but was still a thrilling sight. It did not look like a wolf, however... It looked... vaguely familiar.

S'ari abandoned her mouse hunt for now and lifted her head to study the creature as she came closer, then realized suddenly--

Kusuma! she called, and picked up her pace, galloping toward the woman with all speed, tail wagging ferociously.