- So, hey, how about we go eat something? What do you think? - Raelynn tried talking to the group, few of the members paid attention to her, however they looked confused – Do you organize hunting parties or go solo?

She got no response.

- I am actually going insane, there’s no way they can speak.

Defeated, Raelynn laid down and curled into a ball. One of the females from the pack, sensing something was wrong, sat next to her and started licking Raelynn’s ears. A showcase of affection made Raelynn feel a little bit better.

- Thanks. So uhh… Yip yip? - She tried to mimic the noises she had been hearing them make.

Raelynn tried different noises to establish some form of communication, including high-pitched barks, bad impression of hyena laugh and violent exhaling through nose. She caught the attention of the group and with time more and more false foxes gathered to look at her.

Raelynn realized a small crowd formed with her at the center of attention, she felt really embarrassed, even when she knew that most likely it didn’t matter. She stopped making noises to not further make herself look like an idiot.

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When the group dispersed Raelynn got an idea, she ran her tongue through her teeth, she had 4 pairs of long canines separated by smaller, sharp teeth. Trying to determine what kind of diet she would have without looking at the jaw proved difficult. Long canines would be used for killing prey and tearing flesh but Raelynn didn’t know if she could eat plants.

She put her nose to work once more, looking down she started sniffing different plants, looking for something that smelled pleasant or tasty. She felt an intense flowery fragrance alongside the smell of freshly cut grass. It was very pleasant smell and the air was very clean, but it wasn’t what Raelynn was looking for. Poking around, she didn’t find any plants that smelled edible, but she noticed a small lizard. It was camouflaging among foliage but movement gave away its’ position. The lizard had a squiggly red line on its' back, running from head to tip to the tail.

- Lucky me – Raelynn put her head close to the lizard - Wait I just eat it like that? Just chewing on living animal?

She shuddered at that thought. She was aware animals kill to survive but Raelynn never imagined doing it herself. Not only that she would be eating raw meat and brain, eyes and internal organs.

- What if it’s poisonous? Is red camouflage or warning?

Raelynn imagined her dying to a poisonous lizard, the thought struck fear in her. In the moment of indecision the lizard, sensing danger, turned to the side and ran away hiding from predator. Raelynn lost the lizard and appetite.

She lay in tall grass, hungry and bored. she’s been laying for about an hour when her ears moved in the direction of a short howl. When she looked up there was a small gathering made out of adults. Having nothing better to do, Raelynn joined the group, when nobody else joined after her they started to move out.