After All

She sniffed the air cautiously, as she made her way into the inner ring. There she was, the wolf who’s scent had come Riva’s way. She moved a little closer, curious to the others presence in this somewhat secluded part of the lands. As she approached, the stranger would speak first, and Riva would offer her a gentle smile in return. “I heard it was a good place for seeking out interesting herbs, even this late in the year.” she would explain herself.

Her own eyes would drift across the lush meadow, slightly surprised, and pleased that what she had heard had been correct. It did appear to be a good place for herb gathering. She might need to work out a temporary bag to take away all that she would wish to. There was, after all, much preparation to be made for winter. “And yourself? I’m actually a little surprised to find others here, the path looked like it was seldom travelled.”