Whitefish River Standing on my own two feet

She halted her steps when an unfamiliar voice called out to her and turned to see who it was. She didn't know him, but he asked if she was from Kaistleoki, and she scented Evergreen on him, so she assumed he was a new packmate. She nodded and smiled a little. Yeah, I'm new, she answered. I'm Speedy, she offered next. Then she turned a little and her smile grew a fraction. I was just exploring. Would you like to join me? It was easier to keep away the the dark thoughts of her past when she had company to keep her occupied, and she looked forward to getting to know another packmate.