A Quick Nap

*Audra*

A subtle breeze whipped at her nose, bringing a sudden chillier presence to the air. Had winter really come this soon? Did the warm climate of the shores she usually hid out in fool her? Worry creased her brow as she refused to believe that soon snow would be upon the ground. Without a pack or anywhere to call home, she might actually be in trouble this time around. No, I'll make it through. Audra insisted to herself as the sound of paws against dirt and a stick clicking into the ground caught her attention.

Careful not to startle, she did not want to draw too much attention to herself. Swiveling one ear in the direction of the sound, she became curious as it was definitely more than one animal, but only one sounded to be that of a wolf. Peeking one honey-colored eye in their direction, Audra tilted her chin for a better look. What she saw made her more curious but also terrified her all in one go. The wolf she saw was... beautiful, but to her, he was also monstrously tall. Only standing at 24" herself, he had to be a foot taller than her. On top of him, the owl was beautiful too, but she had never seen a monkey like the one that walked beside him before.

Quietly gasping in awe, Audra's stomach rumbled as her gaze trailed over the stacks of meat on their backs. Food, so much food. He must belong to a pack. Her hopes turned sour for a moment. A pack had never wanted her before, but she hadn't eaten any substantial protein in a few days. With her small frame and lack of muscles, hunting game was difficult; relying mostly on berries and herbs was her specialty. Should she gather the courage and ask? Or would she let them go on their way? Night would fall soon and maybe having protection at least until morning would give her better chances at surviving in an area that was new to her.

"Sir," Audra called out meekly, quickly slipping out of the hot springs, her eyes soft and weary. Shaking off excess water, she kept her distance but moved a few paces closer to catch up to them. "I don't mean to be a bother, but I-I-" her voice trailed off as she looked down, her tail tucked between her legs. She didn't know what to say, didn't know how to ask. It wasn't her place to be asking for handouts.

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