Swiftcurrent Creek River rafting in winter thaw

Juniper was, at heart, a rule follower. Her appetite to learn was insatiable and she absorbed every factoid her father mentioned.

Ice and debris accumulates in winter waters.
Ice rivers are dangerous.
It’s important to keep pack members safe.

Juniper took a step back from the creek’s bank, as if to telegraph that she wasn’t going to jump in.

“Can I help?” she asked.

Campaign had yet to be noticed.