Arms Full of Splinters [AW]

Alkali shifted on the branches above her and Pyralis knew that the hawk was pondering the strange mammals as well. Pyralis could feel her stomach rumble at the thought of food. She'd been traveling for awhile without a break. Food was beckoning her attention but still it was curious that she should meet another fire spirit. These lands seemed to be crawling with spirits! She had no idea if this was any sort of sign but she made note to bring it up to Amon the next time she had a moment with him.

"Beautiful day to disturb the local wildlife, hm?

Pyralis chuckled and nodded. "Oh, yes! I'd like to begin sampling the menu with those large, round mammals there." She leapt up onto the dam and peered down at the creatures, slowly calculating a plan of attack. The spirit asked if she was thinking of eating one to which she nodded. "My mother always said to try everything once and besides, I've a few brats who would love to chew on one of the tails." She raised a brow and grinned at the spirit. "I don't suppose you'd impart some wisdom on one who is about to take a plunge into mysterious, musky waters?" She was half-serious, half-joking.

Suddenly Alkali let out a call and gestured to the reeds. "Pyralis, we have more company". Pyralis narrowed her eyes as she gazed into the patch of reeds where her hawk was looking. Pyralis leapt off the dam, ears alert as she stalked forward only to burst out laughing. "Well, well, what have we here? A little star spirit? Ack! I think it's glowing, is it radioactive?" She glanced to the fire spirit. As the other spirit in residence surely the fiery woman would have the answers.