Muddy River — [P] You've got a friend

Elcid and Zane hadn't lingered long in the Dark Forest with it being as covered with smoke and fire as it was. She would make a point to return there some day to harvest some of the charred would, but today would not be that day. When their paws had touched greenery and they had stumbled across a river, Elcid had begged Zane to let them rest there. While there was claimed markers in the distance, this part of land seemed to be mostly unclaimed by others who might chase them off and back into the dark forest. This didn't mean they could drop their guard, of course, but it meant at least an opportunity to catch their breath.  They had rested for a couple of days by now. She felt mostly recovered from their long journey but dreaded the fact that there was more yet to be traveled. They still hadn't found a home yet after all. She knew they needed to keep searching. Zane was sure she was aware of it each day. She didn't want to move on just yet, though. So, to buy time, Elcid went out to search for a hunt. Maybe a fat rodent would fill Zane's stomach enough to let her rest for one more day.  Against better judgment, Elcid waded through the shallow river that started the Dark Forest and crossed to the other side, her eyes scanning for something small and plump enough for a meal. 'Maybe I'll find a rabbit, or maybe a muskrat. Yeah, a muskrat would be perfect!' She was on the edge of the kingdom's territory and knew it, but she'd already explored the Dark Forest. It was as empty as its name implied it was, and she and Zane were hungry. Notes: Elcid is on the very edge of the muddy river territory in an attempt to hunt. She is not making an attempt to trespass so the thread is not marked as such. Private thread for Dos.  Perception roll used to see if Elcid spots any prey Success: target acquired failure: negatory  --- Speech.