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Pied paused, waiting for affirmation. Perhaps Fox would say something else as well. As it turned out, the tiny Alpha merely nodded and said nothing more, making it clear she didn't want to prolong this encounter. Although Pied felt the tiniest bit slighted—it wasn't the most pleasant thing, being viewed as a waste of time—she didn't begrudge Fox her behavior. Some wolves didn't like to stand around and make small talk; that was fine.

Nodding in return, the Gamma swiveled and began to trot back in the general direction of home, feeling eyes on her dappled back but resisting the urge to look over her shoulder. Soon enough, she disappeared into the distance and the sensation vanished.