Stavanger Bay [m] Be our guest

It's wonderful to meet you, Bushtit! I'm Kirain. What brings you to these lovely shores?

She came to a stop a short distance away, her excitement dimming slightly as the chill of her soaked fur finally set in. Glancing down at her dripping form, her eyes widened in mild surprise before she gave herself a hearty shake.

Water sprayed in all directions, and her once-sleek coat puffed up wildly, sticking out at odd angles and leaving her looking thoroughly disheveled. She barely seemed to notice—until a beat later, when realization struck.

Oh gosh! I'm so sorry! Did I get you? Her ears pinned back in embarrassment, and her wide eyes shimmered with genuine apology.