Jade Fern Grove how quickly though, life can turn around

Loud it is, but it does the job, no? Before long, his wandering ends—pace slowing as the trotting form of a young thing breaches his line of vision. Not quite what Valdemar imagined, yet where there are families, there is undoubtedly a pack. It gives him hope.
A good natured grin curves across his boxy muzzle, burly form halting underneath the spotlight happily. One of his eyebrow arches, and he shifts his head to follow her circular movement. There is no fear, however, only a pose of confidence as he pulls the stance of a canine-flex.
Valdemar, he answers quickly, and then continues, amusement flickering in amber eyes at her overdose of questions; Smelled a pack around here. I’m lookin’ for one. Figured it would be the best way to get attention, and since you’re here… seems it worked. He winks.