one might say don't take things for granted...

Audra was enjoying her time with Gloom. Even if she was speaking more than she was used to, she enjoyed filling the silence. As they continued around a bend, the burble of water catching her attention, her cheeks flushed with warmth. The soft words from Gloom caused her to smile as she nodded in response. Slightly at a loss for words, she took a moment to enjoy the scenery. Also not expecting the waterfall that emerged, her golden eye looked to the climbing water wondering if it was salmon season down in Auster yet.

Her own lips would part to mention they would need to be wary of bears when she watched Gloom fall. In a flurry of body parts hitting the ground, Audra heard the unmistakable crunch of bones breaking. Both of her ears flattened against her skull as she winced. Worry coursed through her as she went instantly into healing mode. Stepping close to Gloom, about to reach out to check her injury, another noise made her pause. Was that a hiss? Audra's eye widened when the sight of a very ticked-off snake broke from the shadows.

What was she supposed to do? Mack had stayed back at the castle so the bobcat couldn't fend off the predator. She had left her satchel full of supplies in her room because why would she need them on a leisurely walk?! "G-g-gloom!" Was all she could manage to squeak out as the next moments unfolded before her.

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