I've been standing at the edge of the water...

When the other wolf spoke, Kaiah saw the sound of their voice for the first time. It was her favorite thing about meeting someone new. Even through her reluctance to be around others, it was hard to resist seeing the many shades that make up a wolf. And this wolf’s voice was the color of a sunflower’s petals and moved like water across her vision.

"That was a crab.” Kaiah kept her distance from the other wolf, even as they bounded towards her. But was startled to see an individual that looked almost just like herself. She blinked twice and lowered her head a fraction. No matter how carefree the individual, she was weary of getting too close. What if it only took one chance encounter for someone to be marked by her misfortune? ”I’m Kaiah.” Giving her name was like a peace offering, and she was surprised to find herself eager to get a name in return.