Mount Apikuni an easy distraction

Silently she watched as the familiar male crept away, his steps sloppy upon the stones though progressive from the ledge. Regardless of how he tried, his steps were too heavy to keep the smallest of stones from raining freely. And in turn she stepped away from their path while poorly stifling the smile from her muzzle. It was a treat, truly to watch another that had mocked her suffer in her domain. He was a billy that had forgotten his grace on the mountain and now struggled to relearn the careful steps to retain his balanced. One false move was all it would take. …and sure enough his method of withdrawal was found in error. Try as he may to lead himself away from the female, the earth would draw him back into her sights. His stumble would prove this if not the flawed manner of his descent. Relinquishing her basking ledge she walked near him to observe. Still a bit of distance stood between herself and him, but it was closer now that if she so choose, she could have reached out and prodded him just as he had heard. However, she was not fond of silly retaliations. Such things were for the young and childish at heart. “Do you need assistance?” she inquired politely, her voice low and expression impassive though her intentions were as sincere as was her concern.