Dragoncrest Cliffs Bonfire heart

"The borders," was Wildfire's immediate answer when questioned about Dio's usual whereabouts, "or by Portia's den." She took a moment to describe its location before adding, "You can always howl for him directly. I'm sure he wouldn't mind."

But Xan's response about Kendra was much more interesting than where their Wocha might be lurking at any given moment. His quick, firm answer as well as his repetition caused her brows to raise a little, a smile teasing at the corners of her eyes and mouth. His next few words—particularly the hesitant way he stated that they were friends—only caused the Bandrona's curiosity to grow. She was so tempted to tease him, though her instincts told her he wouldn't take it well.

She had to give him some credit, though; he was keeping up with the conversation, even if their Q&A was decidedly one-sided. And he hadn't bailed yet. Because Wildfire was in such good spirits and a giving mood, she decided she would let him off the hook now. So he could get back to Kendra, his friend, or maybe go track down the pack's head warrior.

"Hey, it's been great talking to you but I'm going to go find Heda," Wildfire announced, slowing to a stop. Her black tail waved and she dipped her smudged snout to the pale Kru. "I'll see you around, Xan." With a parting woof, she then spun on a heel and departed. Despite what she'd told him, she did not go looking for Thuringwethil immediately. She would find the commander to tell her about the redwood but, for the moment, that was where she returned.