Sawtooth Spire sharks in the swimming pool

He liked this kid's spunk. So far, he seemed easy going. There was something about him that suggested he was still dipping his toes into the water, but given enough time, there were no doubts in Iqniq's mind that soon, he would jump in and be splashing around with the rest of them. His gaze slipped towards the wolf as he threw down his personal challenge. Iqniq grinned. Kid had spirit? Yes he did.

"Uh huh. You just let me know if you need help with a field mouse." He moved, bumping his shoulder against the white wolf as he encouraged the both of them to set off and start this little competition. Paw over paw, they abandoned the cache as they moved within the mountainous pack land and tried to see what variety of prey this area had to offer. "Coyote it is then," he agreed, but if they found the latter they could always switch their plans around with ease.

Ears lifted, nose scenting, Iqniq began to take in the lay of this area when Kanik inquired about his mate. "Mmhmm," he murmured, confirming the name before he went on to confirm the rest of it. "Newborns, actually. Four boys." He beamed a little, proud, though he had yet to actually meet the pups yet. Soon though. Soon. "She's a little den-territorial at the moment. I'd wait until she feels ready to come out of there to meet her." He smirked, hiding a laugh between his teeth. "She also eats like there'll be a famine tomorrow which explains why the caches' are so low." He shook his head. His swamp monster of a wife... He almost wanted to be a bug on a tree when Kanik took his first glimpse of her.

A peculiar scent brought their conversation and footsteps to a halt. "Stop," Iqniq ordered, uncertain as to what lay beyond, but cautious all the same. He sniffed the air, trying to figure out if they'd encountered they coyote so soon or if it was something else.