Porcupine Ridge black mousepad that needs a cleaning

He made no effort to conceal his movements, favoring a more efficient stride to explore as much as he could in as little of time, for winter would not wait for him. Snow had already begun to fall, and temperatures were steadily dropping. He knew enough that this ridge would support him and his, but now he worked to lay down a mental map of its features. It would serve him hunting and in guarding the homestead if need be.

He was distracted by a soft bark, and turned to see Terich. Capri had told him that she and her travelling companion would  join him, but he had been trailing behind and was not with her for that announcement. He waved his tail in a friendly greeting, only lifting it above his hindquarters as the gray male approached and submitted to him, in a mutual acknowledgement of their place relative to each other.

"I like this place more with every step I take," he said, his mouth curling into a smile as he gestured for Terich to follow along with him as he resumed his scouting stroll. "How are you finding it? Capri told me you both will be joining me here." But it need not be said. They were both here and the other's submission was enough to tell the black wolf that he accepted him as his leader.