a little R&R

"Well..." She began to answer, considering his question. Most tended to ask how you were doing as a pleasantry, but Theory took his inquiry seriously. "A bit tired, I've been hauling seed for the past few days to spread over the bare ground in the thicket." It wasn't a lie, but there was plenty of other turmoil going on in her life that was positively draining. This stranger didn't need to know that, though. "But hello, Benedict! You've picked a good spot for a rest, that's my favorite place to nap," she said, offering him a conspiratorial smile. Theo never shirked her duties, but she did enjoy a quick lie down when she got the chance.

"Have you seen any good game recently, then?" She inquired as he informed her of his rank. They had been having to venture further and further outside of their territories to feed Abaven's many hungry mouths now that the thicket had been decimated, and their hunting parties were smaller to allow as many wolves as possible to assist in the relief efforts.