Whitebark Stream you have the universe in your veins

Grats! :D

Thuringwethil snapped in the direction of her paw and Wildfire made an undignified squeaking noise. She either didn't notice the disappearance of the commander's smile or take it seriously if she did. She began to sashay her hips, weaving her hindquarters as she prepared to dip forward into a playful bow. But then the Alpha female gave Wildfire a pointed nudge. The skin where they touched felt warm and, sensing the Heda's businesslike demeanor, the yearling straightened, dropped her eyes and huffed a sheepish laugh.

They began to move in tandem toward the maple forest, their shoulders lightly bumping, when Thuringwethil spoke. Something wrenched in Wildfire's gut. Her heart began beating faster. She glanced sideways at the leader, making note of the light tone and expression as she queried, "What is it?" Wildfire tried but failed to keep a skein of trepidation out of her voice.