Blacktail Deer Plateau evolution of consciousness

"I know it's way too early," Peregrine announced when he arrived in response to his mate's summons, "but after that whole thing with Junior, I've been thinking of our future pups a lot the past few days. I was thinking I'd like to name one Nightjar. I also like the name Quetzal. But then I realized you may not like my bird theme. Maybe you want to name them things like Wolf and Cub."

He laughed teasingly as he stopped beside her. He exhaled near her ear, hoping to tickle it. Peregrine then nudged and licked her cheek with a purr-rumbled, "Hi."