Heron Lake Plateau Summer Heat

Raven was slightly caught off-guard by his stutter, but she didn't let it show on her face. Over the years, she'd encountered individuals with various speech impediments and her experiences with them had equipped her with an excellent ability to understand what they were trying to say. He definitely seemed nervous, so she smiled warmly and maintained a relaxed stance in the hopes of making him feel more at ease.

"I'm Raven," she replied, grinning at him. "I'm the alpha female. How long have you been with us, Nev? Is it okay if I call you that?"