Whitebark Stream you have the universe in your veins

Seemingly undeterred by the playful Theta, Thuringwethil made her way to the far side of the creek again and clambered onshore. Wildfire splashed after her, head slightly cocked, feeling a bit unsure. Was the Alpha ignoring her? Was she displeased? Then she caught the commander's almost shy smile. Returning it, the yearling bounded out after the Heda, shaking her feet absently as she made to catch up with her even stride.

With that little smile still dancing in her mind's eye, Wildfire slipped ahead of Thuringwethil, then whirled to face her, blocking her path. She wriggled slightly in the instant before she reached out a forepaw and ever so gently bumped the other wolf's nose with a stage-whispered, "Boop!"