Redhawk Caldera Shaken, not stirred

Pan's hesitant reply did not surprise the puppy, nor dampen her enthusiasm. She nodded. "I know I pro'lly have to be older and bigger. But maybe if I practice swimming a lot, mom and dad will let us go," Wildfire said in a hopeful voice. Naturally, she wouldn't be opposed if one (or both) of them came along for the beach trip as well. In fact, the child would probably prefer it. She felt comfortable around Pan but would want a parent or other trusted adult to come along too so they weren't alone with one another.

She sort of wanted to ask if they could go for a swim now, yet she was still hesitant to go off alone with Pan and her parents were supposed to be joining her at the rendezvous site soon. "Can we go do a swimming lesson soon?" the pup queried. And since her parents weren't back just yet, she added, "And right now..." Wildfire paused thoughtfully, pressing her tongue against the inside of her cheek. "Do you wanna help me find some cool stuff for my collection?"