Jade Fern Grove Arise, Riders of Theoden!

just enough energy for one lunge. one leap, and she could have it. she was hungry, goddammit, but her limbs felt like they were minutes away from giving out. her tongue passed over her lips, but it was for a different reason. with a groan, she eased onto her haunches, peering at the dog all the while. "you talk?" she asked, for despite herself, she glanced once into the canids dark gaze and found a spark of intelligence there. it was hard not to, for he was staring, and obviously not fearing for his life. he looked nervous, yes, but the fact that he wasn't running was troubling.