Try as she may, the growls of a rebellious stomach could not be ignored for long. Eventually the rumble of hunger overpowered their words and the pair was left in an uncomfortable silence. She felt her face grow hot with embarrassment but was still reluctant to oblige the beast's craving. The attempt at banter utterly thwarted. Thankfully her companion spoke on the gurgling burden's behalf.
She mirrored his slowing pace and came to pause beside him. Her hackles rose with unease, feeling suddenly vulnerable within the Valley, watched by scrutinizing eyes. "A hunt..." she replied absently while turning to meet the Shishen's gaze. "Better we hunt now than find ourselves without while the prey is plentiful." In her compliance, the noises of her stomach seemed to quiet a little but still rumbled in protest to her prolonged extension without food. She should have known better than to wait like this especially on a venture through the wild. But her want to cross the Valley was much stronger than her desire to feed.
Nevertheless, she gave in. With a disgruntled sigh, she dropped her muzzle to the ground sifting through the rich earthen scent for the trail of fodder.