Twisted Slough hiding behind a pack of lies

Her look took on a bit of disdain when he made the initial comment. She held it through, but stayed patiently as she was when he turned to leave. Killdeer was a fine enough hunter that she didn’t need to beg, and the coast was near enough that she could make do scavenging the shores.

Still, it felt like losing, the way he dismissed it. She didn’t like losing.

As if he needs a ‘pa’. She snorted scornfully. Every future comes with a price. I’m offering a chance to know if it’s worth it. She took a breath, then flicked her ear impassively. But it’s up to you if that chance is worth a share of a hunt. I know the value of what I’m offering, and I don’t plan on sticking around on the chance you’ll take it. Yes or no.