Redhawk Caldera one step at a time

For some reason, the touch of Elwood Jr's tongue against her chin stirred some interesting thoughts and feelings within Wildfire. Although she was the highest-ranked among the puppies, their hierarchy was much looser than the adults' and she never, ever asserted herself. This type of acknowledgement served as a reminder that she would soon rise to join the official ranks, assuming a relative position among the other members of the pack. She did not aspire to rise into leadership, though she found herself looking forward to that day of ascension, when she would become a full-fledged adult member of Redhawk Caldera.

Focusing back on the present, Wildfire smiled and nibbled the bridge of the toddler's nose. "You have a very nice voice. Can I hear it again?" she requested, black tail waving.