Big Salmon Lake fishing in the dark

The boy didn't seem very talkative, or polite at that. Phiipa frowned at his simple answer. No. That didn't clarify much. But she continued to follow him. She didn't say anything for the time being. She just followed him along, until finally he turned and spoke. Can you hunt? Of course she could hunt! She nodded, looking down at him blankly. If he didn't show emotion neither would she. Clearly the pup wasn't old enough to hunt on his own, so maybe she could do something for him after all. What, you want me to hunt for you?

Her tone was questioning. If she was going to do anything for him, she could at least have a please or thank you. He had to have some manners locked away in his little brain.