Swiftcurrent Creek And curiosity

Once placed on the ground, she scuttled away from Eshe a few paces, back hunched, and the grey fur along her spine bristled. She bared her double-rows of fangs at the woman, still growling softly as she watched her sort through several clumps of what looked like dried and fresh plants until she found something. Cygnet remained rooted to the spot, out of breath from screaming, half curious to see what it was Eshe was even doing with the plants. 

Still hyper-vigilant, she did not react kindly when Eshe came her way with something in her mouth and the moment it was dropped she struck- aiming to bite the very tip of Eshe's nose if she was fast enough!