Greatwater Lake on the verge of the rest of my life

He didn't move, though he returned her gaze and offered a cheery, "Hi!" Quip tensed at the sound of his voice echoing across the water, her ears falling backward uncertainly. She looked to either side for a moment, then back at the wolf. She couldn't see much detail from this distance but he sported black fur with what appeared to be green eyes that reminded her of the spruces back in the hollow.

It wasn't often that she crossed paths with wolves. Whenever possible, she avoided them by taking cover. Out here in the open, that wasn't an option. And Quip was afraid that if she didn't answer him, he might give chase. For the sake of her unborn kits, she cleared her throat, raised her voice and called back, "Hello!"