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Parker's tail swayed from one side to the other, a friendly swish that she thought would be the only communication between her and the unknown female. Unfortunately her plans to keep walking were waylaid by the other female's actions. Charm's lowered head of deference made the blond girl's nostrils flare, her whiskers twitching gingerly as she observed. The other wolf didn't need to defer to Parker; the Sadira wolf had never had ambitions to be much, and her low rank reflected that. It was the bottom tier of Crimson Dreams, so it was doubtful that this stranger held a lower rank. Still, it was an appreciated gesture, and Parker lowered her own head briefly in a sign of respectful greetings returned.
What surprised her most was when Charm lifted her head with ears forward and proffered the deceased rabbit dangling from her jaws. Parker's own ears fluttered back and then forward, confusion written across her expression. Given the stains that were the whole reason for the lightly colored wolf's journey to the river, she had thought it clear she had recently fed. Gently, she lowered her head to nudge the rabbit more snugly into Charm's jaws. The quiet Sadira lowered her head to lick at her chest, as if to accent the red stains still there. She wagged her tail in appreciation nonetheless. After a brief moment of hesitation, she leaned in to lick at Charm's cheek and further reflect her sincere gratitude for the offering. It was a nice gesture, after all. Then she stepped aside to give Charm room to head off, as she was planning to do the same. Parker wanted to get all of the stains out of her coat soon, before they became harder to wash out. Though if Charm wanted to turn around join her, she wouldn't protest either; as long as this silence could be maintained.