Ravensblood Forest parley

firefly froze, his ears flattening as her sharp snarl cut through the frosty air. he took an instinctive step back, his amber eyes wide but still warm with an odd mix of guilt and nervous energy.  

whoa, whoa—easy! he said quickly, his tail dipping low in submission but wagging faintly, almost apologetically. i didn’t mean to sneak up on you. i swear! 

he took a cautious breath, standing a little straighter but keeping his posture non-threatening. name’s firefly. i'm, uh... new around here. fresh recruit. he offered a sheepish grin, his ears flicking nervously. i was told to get a feel for the territory, but i guess i got a little distracted.  

firefly gestured vaguely toward where the rabbit had disappeared, his expression shifting to genuine regret. didn’t mean to ruin your hunt. You looked like you had it all under control. he glanced at her bristling form, his tone softening. look, i’ll stay out of your fur if you want, but... maybe you could show me the ropes sometime? you seem like you know what you’re doing.

he chuckled awkwardly, trying to ease the tension. promise I’m not always this... loud.