Set fire to the rain

Spice jumped off from Keetie’s shoulders, flicking her tail at Ruga in thanks as she settled in beside the carcass to take her own share. The attention of the red wolf settled on her, and she flicked an ear as she felt his gaze. Hiding another smile behind a mouthful of food. Her tummy rumbled, reminding her that it had been a while since she had taken care of the basic necessities.

Despite her hunger, she continued to eat daintily, pulling apart the meat between her fangs as Spice made small growling noises beside her. The early evening sky had begun to darken. Despite the fact that it was summer, the days still seemed shorter than they should.

“I’ve just been meandering along, looking out for anything interesting.” she brought her eyes up slowly, and settled them on his form, a smile growing on her muzzle. She would let him decide on his own interpretation for that look. “And you? I see some interesting tools there. Are you a torturer or a builder?” she wiggled her brows at the leather satchel.