something new awaits

It was a warm, sunny day, and Avantika was off looking for stuff to do. There wasn't always much to do in the Hallows. She could always pace the borders, but she did that so often that it got boring quick. There was never much to defend against lately. Of course, she was happy about that, but sometimes she wanted to do something significant for her pack.

She happened to meet the same spot she had had that painting date with Cosette, and she gazed around at the trees. Not far away was a woman curled up like she was napping. Avantika didn't want to disturb her, but she did pad quietly a bit closer. She was pretty, with an earthy pelt and soft-looking fur. Small and light, too. The sort of build that made her look vulnerable. Avantika didn't want her to get attacked, so she sat and waited. But it would be creepy to be there if she wasn't actually asleep, so she asked softly, "Hey, are you sleeping?"

"Speech"