Redhawk Caldera Once upon a time

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Wildfire didn't provide a verbal response to Elwood's question -- which had been rather rhetorical, anyway -- but instead continued to maneuver through the hollowed out log. She emerged out into the sunlight, looking quite pleased with herself for navigating the rotten bark. He watched as she carefully released the hoof and then became interested in the tiny golden petals.

He could all but see the cogs and wheels spinning in Wildfire's head. She looked at the flowers, and then back at the hoof. It appeared that she was trying to decide which one to take in her mouth, having realized that she couldn't carry both safely. After a few seconds of deliberation, she selected the blossoms, and Elwood smiled, following her gaze down to the toy.

"Want me to carry it for you?" he asked -- he had almost leaned down to pick it up without asking, but didn't want to upset the pup if she thought he was taking it from her.