Ravensblood Forest parley

oh! meredith blinked, her teeth retreating behind tight lips as her posture softened. the bristling edges of her frame smoothed out, though the tension in her body didn't completely dissolve. didn’t know.

her head tilted slightly, appraising the newcomer, firefly. his awkwardness was almost endearing, like a pup trying to find its footing. a faint smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth. welcome, then.

she glanced toward the spot where the rabbit had fled, the ghost of annoyance flickering in her eyes before she sighed and shook her head. guess the hunt's ruined anyhow. you got lucky. her tone wasn’t unkind—just blunt, as was her way.

meredith took a step back, giving him space but keeping her sharp gaze on him. come on, she said after a beat, gesturing with her nose. i’ll show you ‘round. might as well teach you somethin’ useful since you’re here. she turned, her tail flicking lazily behind her, inviting him to follow. don’t fall behind, loudmouth.