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Floki stood in place as the other wolf whirled, apparently surprised by his breathy greeting. His tail whisked gently between his hind legs, remaining low to express his neutrality. Although he normally avoided eye contact while traveling -- for he could never know how a stranger would react to a gesture that could be perceived as threatening -- his gaze was drawn to the dark smudges high at this wolf's temples.

Neither male made to approach the other. Floki didn't want to crowd his companion, so he addressed him from a distance. "I'm Floki, from Moonspear," he called out, motioning over his shoulder -- though when he turned his snout back, he realized that the peak was completely obscured by the thick canopy of leaves overhead. He gave a sheepish shrug as he looked back at the other wolf through the dappled shade.