An Unexpected Accident

She watched with a low level of amusement as Maija finally admitted defeat with her possible thoughts of leaving. Odette figured the golden woman was strong-willed and stubborn, but she also detected an intelligent mind within her cranium. Her sarcastic remark was enough for Odette to give a wider stance of her smile. If she could be this sarcastic while feeling like crap, then she figured she would be all right.

The question that left Maija's lips made Odette's ears perk. Fish? Of course they had fish! Fish was one of Odette's favorite snacks between meals, but she didn't reveal all of this to her patient. Instead, she nodded and slowly rose to leave the den. Stepping out into the cold, Odette walked towards a small pile that had been made for her and the other members of her pack. She lowered her head to the top of the lopsided pyramid and grabbed a fairly large catch. Her large frame walked back to the den and came to find Maija silently stretching all four limbs to prevent cramping. She gave a stiff groan, but that was all she would say or do to reveal her level of pain.

Odette placed the fish near Maija, who immediately sniffed it and began to nibble on the meatiest parts. Slowly, she reclined to her haunches again and watched her with fascination before lowering herself to her front legs as well. She turned to look at the outside world from where she lay and then mentioned offhandedly, "I am Odette Adravendi, in case you were wondering...Alphess of Glaciem..." She knew it may come off as rude and snobby, but she didn't mean for it to sound like she tossed around her title as if it was nothing.