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Nightleaf found meeting boring, but her falling social standing and lack of any company made her feel obligated to go.
"You could have stayed in camp," the shadow whispered. She could feel his warmth at her back and shuddered in apprehension. It made dark brown fur on her back want to stand on end. Staying from the gathering would mean she would be alone with him, and she wanted done of that. She closed her eyes for a moment and attempted to ignore him, but his voice and presence only cane stronger.
"Must you be so cold?" He asked with a hint of a jest.
Grinding her teeth, Nightleaf sent for a distraction. Further off she could see a familiar face. Raven was the name she recalled. She had never spoken to the cat, but it seemed worth a try, if to keep his voice from her ears.
Padding up to her she made an attempt at conversation. "Hello," she said almost cheerfully. "You're Raven, right?"