Haunted Wood Lighters

Suddenly, it wasn't only small woodland creatures keeping her company. Rather abruptly, a wolf appeared, causing Wildfire's entire body to stiffen. Her hackles even prickled, which was pretty unusual for her, but he had caught her off guard while alone in a relatively strange place. Not to mention her recent and unpleasant encounter with Rig. She was more on edge than usual, that was for sure.

But he appeared not only friendly but almost exuberant. She couldn't help herself; she snorted at his name. Then Wildfire schooled her expression into a genial smile and coaxed her muscles to relax somewhat. After a quick, critical once-over, she decided there was nothing at all threatening about this fellow's behavior.

"Hi there, Goober. I'm Wildfire," she said, biting the inside of her cheek a little because he was just so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, it made her want to laugh again. "You're a breath of fresh air," she joked, amber eyes lifting to indicate their gloomy surroundings. They dropped back to his face as she added, "You an explorer too?"