Sunbeam Lair I carry the weight on my back

She tried not to let the answer discourage her. She could find out soon enough if she was right, and if she was, then she knew where she needed to go next. If she wasn’t… well, then at least things hadn’t gotten worse. Lost was still lost.

Don’t see much of anything, actually. Fennec answered wryly, unable to resist despite her mood. But no. You’re the first wolf I’ve met in weeks. And of course the first one would be incapable of giving her directions. She should’ve guessed her luck wouldn’t turn.

Except that she at least hadn’t run foul of anyone guarding said cave. Apparently she’d just missed whoever he was looking for. Don’t worry about it. If it’s there then I’ll find it. And if it isn’t, I guess that direction is good as any, until I find a place I recognize.