Horizon Ridge just put a pin in it

"Likewise,"  she replied, her voice light and friendly.  Banner had surprised herself today - maybe personal growth was possible.  Maybe she could branch out and meet other wolves without having to rely on Stark so often.  His plate was full with leadership duties, not to mention his relationship with Octavia and her son.  If the chocolate female could lessen his burden, even if only in this way, she'd work on it.  For him.

Banner shook her head at the offered raccoon, poliely declining the gracious offer.  "Bring it home to your pack - I'll get the next one," she urged happily.  And if he were still hungry, he could finish off the fat little thing himself.  "Have a safe trip home," she said with a smile.  Before turning to leave, she offered a friendly woof to punctuate her goodbyes.  With that, she headed back to Marauder's Keep.