Moonspear We're not gonna fall

He was concentrating on his duty, and since he was aware of his surroundings, he heard the pawsteps coming up beside him. His head lifted and his gaze landed on Heldi. His tail wagged and he smiled, extending his neck in an effort to nudge hers in greeting. Hey, Heldi. Joining me? he asked. He surely wouldn't mind the company.

He had found himself getting comfortably close to the female, extending to her the title of friend, and not just pack mate. While he respected all of his packmates, and would defend him as he would all the others, it still took him time to really call someone a friend.