The Heartwood I've been cold, I've been merciless

Speedy laughed with her friend and said, "You're right on both accounts." His thick coat would definitely be miserable for him if he lived in the south, just as her thinner one would not offer much in the way of warmth.

She watched as he seemed excited about the prospect of winter. She sat back up and gave a quick shiver in response before saying, "I hope I have a warm place to hide in by the time winter comes. That's my plan for the winter; hide in a warm place until it passes." She laughed a little and knew she couldn't really do that. She would have to just deal with it, especially if she were part of a pack. That didn't mean she wouldn't be spending as much time as she could snuggled up in her warm cocoon if she was lucky enough to have one.