Phantom Hollow Nutcase

The little brown wolf's ears perked as she caught the laughter of the coywolf, and though it surprised her she shared in it. It was strange, seeing and hearing Judas act in this way, to witness him behaving like just another wolf. Her tail wagged and she grinned as she stared at him, laughing once more.

But quickly Judas quieted, and the look on his face fell away into uncertainty. Mitanni's own laughter still, and the smile on her face faltered as she watched him. Uncertainty of her own began to resurface, bringing with it anxiety. What was wrong? What had changed in him to drive away the good mood, the fun?

She shifted on her feet, shuffling in the water of the stream, and lowering her head she peered worriedly at the tan-hued wolf-mix. "Judas?" Her tone was soft, nervous, and as a precaution she didn't move closer.