Duck Lake A real go getter

Joining with permission to PP Lilitu <3

It was the sudden chorus of honking ducks taking to the sky in a panic that drew Pukei in, equal parts curious and hopeful. The beaver she had caught with that man from the mountains had only sustained her for so long, and her stomach rumbled greedily for another hearty meal.

She approached the lake carefully, first watching the flock of birds that were slowly finding their way back to the waters and settling, before two voices stole her attention.

Noting the freshly caught duck that lay a few feet away from them, Pukei licked her lips in anticipation. Perhaps she could somehow convince them to split it three ways? The two seemed friendly enough with each other that she chanced creeping closer, realising they too had resumed hunting positions. They were going for another? Even better.

She approached the two strangers from a distance away, but the long grass obscured her body save for the two rounded ears poking out from the greenery. She lifted her head and grinned, hoping she didn't put them – or their targets – on alert. I'm friendly! I want to help! The smaller group of ducks loitered in the shallows between herself and the other two hunters, putting them at an advantage of an ambush if they accepted her help.