Bramblepoint long way 'round

Doe's ears flickered. The wolf he described did not sound familiar to her, and she grew restless in the openness of his presence. She did not know this wolf, no matter how pretty his pelt, and she did not like how familiar the conversation seemed to be growing.

Taking a few steps back, she gave a bark in farewell: "I will point him to you, if I come across him," she said decisively, giving the man a quick nod before turning and dashing away.