Kildeer Rest My bittersweet melody

Her question was met with an annoyed glance, which was expected but still off-putting. Wildfire bit her tongue, nearly regretting asking the question. But then Tirak surprised her by relenting, implying she would need to show the Bandrona rather than tell her. She couldn't help it; her eyebrows raised in surprise at the apparent change of heart. Or maybe Tirak had meant to answer as such from the start, she just had resting bitch face or something.

Deciding to give her the benefit of the doubt—and playing on authentic curiosity—Wildfire replied, "I mean, if you're willing to show me, I'm very curious." Her words betrayed her slight hesitation and self-consciousness, though hopefully her genuineness came through clearly as well. She said nothing more, falling silent even as she fell into step behind the silver she-wolf, who spent the afternoon showing Wildfire a whole new branch of her specialty.

8/25: Concluding since Tirak's been removed.