Twisted Slough hiding behind a pack of lies

At some point during their coastal travels, Fennec split from Killdeer to scout for food and simply for space. It wasn’t something she necessarily needed but it also wasn’t something she worried about. Until they reached the ocean, danger was the least of her worries, and they would always reconvene before a full day passed. Hunting could be hard to do successfully in a pair.

It seemed she wasn’t alone here. Fennec froze and her lip curled as she caught a scent. It was someone unfamiliar. The strong scent of the sea made it hard to tell how close or how many and she silently cursed it again as she made her way carefully forward. She wouldn’t bother hiding… she didn’t know how to even begin the concept. But she wouldn’t announce her presence either.

It was nearly time to turn back anyway. Perhaps she should call it early. Despite the thought, she picked out a few more careful steps and listened intently for any movement nearby.