But something makes me carry on

Birna nodded, grateful for a potential band mate. She knew far better than to underestimate small predators. Intelligence was not determinant upon size. "As soon as I am able to gather a few members I hope to start. There are a number of caribou herds up in the north and one of the smaller ones I've been getting used to my presence. They reside in the Marble Wash." A number of times she would approach near the herd and perch upon a rock our outcropping near where they grazed so they could see and get used to her. In order not to frighten them she'd set her hunting expeditions toward other prey. Slowly they were becoming accustomed to her.

"That is where I plan to start the band and you and Zakuma are welcome to accompany me there. I should like to get going in early winter before the season becomes to harsh." Of course she'd have to see how many members she could recruit by then but things were looking good so far.

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