Arrow Lake Deep in the dark light

Though aware of his company's presence, Phoenix took several more gulps before deciding to acknowledge the other wolf who had simply stopped for a drink. He looked her over without making an advance, scouring her swan-white coat for something out of place. She'd given him no reason thus far to consider her a threat, so the young male's guard was decidedly down.

With red ears flicking casually, he waited to see what she would do after having her drink, his nose lifted interestedly in her direction. He might have approached her himself were he still a lone wolf, but these days he wasn't feeling quite that lonely.