Swiftcurrent Creek Here's lookin at you, kid

Just as one pup seemingly lost interest in socializing, another emerged, trotting right up to her and setting to examining her paw. Surprised and impressed by his forward little nature, she bent down to study him. He held some of his mother's fire both in actions and appearance.

"Hello, little one. My name's Danica, just holding down the fort." He had been so upfront in approaching that it only seemed right to introduce herself. Slowly she picked up her paw a bit, then began placing it right and left, baiting the pup as one might a kitten. Perhaps he wanted to play?