forgot to bring the canary

A woman seemingly appeared from thin air, voicing annoyance. Tallulah, to her credit, did not jump like a cricket. She stared openly back but dipped her head in welcome after a heartbeat. "Sorry bout that, ma'am." She at least was humble about her apologies, even if she wasn't in the wrong. She didn't realize someone was here, and her 'ah' wasn't exactly shouted. A quiet little 'ah' of realization, but she wasn't looking for a fight.

"I can leave, if ya rightly want" she had collected her token and had no other need to be here. So the offer stood as she faced the larger wolf. Her tone was not uncivil, polite, and courteous. Just as Pa raised her. She looked at the woman neutrally "it ain't a bother; found what I came to do" she added, though she didn't think the woman actually cared either way "but I ain't averse to the company if you ain't." And then, an offer to socialize.

If they would take it.

"speech here"