Peering through the Fog

Her mind was whirring with possibilities but she was struck but indecision.  What was the best course of action? "Alkali, I'm afraid we're just going to have to take this a bit at a time.  Fly straight up, watch out for the branches and give me a heading."  That would at least establish a general direction.  The trick would be not to go bumping into anything or falling into or over anything.  Alkali took off into the sky just as a familiar voice reached her ears.  She grinned. "Kanja!  There you are.  Oh yes, this is such wonderful weather!  Makes me want to just frolic and run with wild abandon."  She snickered to herself.  The pair were on their way back to the canyon when they'd stopped for a break.  Their ways parted for a bit and as luck would have it the fog had rolled in soon after.   "What do you think, Kanja?  Shall we stay put and wait for the fog to pass?  I imagine it won't last forever but I don't fancy sitting still.  Alkali has taken to the sky to do some sco-"  Pyralis' ears flicked forward at a scream for help.
Oh no… what now?

Logic held that she should run away from potential danger but Pyralis almost never listened to that little voice and instead started heading right toward the source of the scream.  When she'd finally arrived she almost couldn't believe it.  A tiny little yearling was caught in the tar.  Pyralis let out a shriek of laughter.  "HAHAHHAHAHA NO!  Oh this is just-  Kanja!  Kanja! You've got to see this.  Must be the time of year to get stuck in the muck."  She'd met Kanja not long ago when she'd found the other woman stuck partially in quick sand.  Of course, she'd only assisted Kanja as part of a deal to help train her children.  She couldn't imagine how this scrappy little chew toy would be helpful.  Unless perhaps her pack might offer a reward for her rescue?

Pyralis golden eyes then fell on… "Asharya!  Girl what are you doing out here?  Have you been following me?"  She couldn't decide whether to be proud or irritated.