Broken Antler Fen I’m tired of Goofus and I’d like my Gallant back

A stranger appeared from the wilds, issuing a greeting in a joyful manner. The wildfire drew her head up and offered a friendly wave of her tail. The pleasant ‘good day’ wasn’t something that Piper heard often, so she took a small amount of delight in it. She wondered what kind of personality she would find in this unknown figure.
 
“Hello hello,” she returned with a sharp smile.
 
There was a scent of other wolves on the coat of the wolf near the water. The Redleaf girl did what she could not to draw too close, not wanting to invade her personal space and all that jazz. The girl was interested to know more about where she came from and whether or not she knew a thing about the packs in the area. It had been many months since she had last been in the wilds and she was unfamiliar with the claims that had transpired in her absence.
 
“You live nearby?”