The long legs of the creature carried her at a steady lope with ease. A light breeze was blowing through the girl's silky fur, giving her some relief from the harsh heat of the day. She could see quite clearly now the island up ahead, along with the river that separated it from the mainland. The agile canine seemed to pick its way effortlessly over the rocky terrain as the stones and pebbles slowly gave way to the sandy river's edge. As she neared the clan's water-based border the girl's pace slowed, her easy lope turning to a gentle walk. Now her paws were beginning to sink in the sand as she moved and her chocolate brown eyes had noticed that someone on the island seemed to have spotted her already. Coming to a halt, the Border Collie watched as the figure on the other side of the river began to approach, crossing the river over the stepping stones the dog had noticed earlier.
A soft smile appeared on the canine's face, her fluffy tail giving a gentle wag of greeting. "Hello, I'm sorry to bother you. My name's Mahalia," as she introduced herself the girl's head tilted somewhat to the side. "I'm here to join, actually. If you'll have me." Here Mahalia's soft voice turned somewhat sheepish, the slight shuffling of her front paws giving away the peaceful girl's nerves.