Dangerous Territory

Macawi listened and smiled as Thistle seemed to stand up for her, though she needed no such help. A big, bulky male like this newcomer was no match for her speed, and she knew better than to let him get anywhere near her. Instead of responding to any of his questions, she said, "Does this big scary wolf think he was hiding from Macawi?" She chuckled. "Coyote knows this trick of hiding in the shadows, and she also knows how to see those hiding in the shadows. Especially those too big and loud to be doing so. You, my angry friend, need practice."

Here, she lifted her head back and gave a full laugh. When she looked back at the two wolves, she said, "Macawi thanks these two for giving her so much entertainment tonight. And here she was thinking she would be bored. Now she knows where to go when things get dull."

She bowed her head at the both of them. "Macawi can see that she is not welcome. She will leave now and come back at another time. Perhaps she will bring food for the pregnant one. Somehow, Macawi will convince these wolves that she is friendly. They will see. They will see that she has a bit of Wolf in her. And in time, perhaps they will accept Macawi."