Lost Creek Hollow tell me honestly.

quick cameo probably so go ahead and post on without me (although i may poke back in idc we'll see!) <3

He wrestled with his brother, growling and shoving with all of his might and neither of them had been able to declare themselves the victor yet. It was a steady back and forth of puppy awkwardness and clumsy play, but it was times like these that were pivotal to his developing sense of self. He'd benefit from this practice somehow.

Eventually even over their ruckus, he noticed an unfamiliar voice outside and quieted himself to listen. The darkest Ostrega was not accustomed to any wolves beyond his little family unit, so he was appropriately wary as he peeked from the den's entrance. With sight of the stranger, it was all confirmed, and he instantly sunk down to hide.

Prompted by instinct, he wanted to continue to watch the stranger yet not be watched back. Silas intended to blend into the dirt (and thankfully he was mostly dirt-colored), but with beady, intent eyes zeroed in on Shikoba, he was probably not getting entirely overlooked from his vantage point in the den's doorway. Still, he did note his mother's body language here and nothing about it suggested anything alarming to the growing puppy. If she would have looked vaguely uncomfortable, he would've been gone to the back of the den in an instant. Anyway, he was thoroughly conflicted as slowly, the edges of his uneasiness began to turn into the beginnings of curiosity.