Worth It

While the other female was settling herself comfortably on the ground to wait, Solveiga was glancing between two potential ledges she could jump up onto next. She stretched herself out, reaching up to push against each section of rock with her forepaws, trying to test for stability. When she had decided on the safer route, she crouched down in a way similar to a cat preparing to pounce. She moved her lower half from side to side to test her grip on the rock below, and then in a surge of strength launched herself up to the next ledge. She landed lightly and gracefully, surprising herself so much that she laughed a bit. And then it was on to the next obstacle, and the next. It was a long climb.

But she was glad to have this other voice to keep her company. She smiled when the other female commented on this place being a good workout spot. "Considering how my muscles feel right now, I think I'd have to agree with you on that," the cream colored female shouted back. She liked this stranger. It made her kind of excited to reach the top, so she wouldn't have to be so much of a stranger anymore. Maybe even a new friend.

Moments later, the stranger in question introduced herself. It was nice to have a name to put to the voice, and hopefully soon she could put a face to the two as well. Nati was a cute name. "I'm Solveiga," she called out as she caught her breath for a moment and walked up a relatively steady incline, much like a switchback. Not much longer now. "I know that can be a mouthful; feel free to shorten it any way you like."