Otter Creek Shine & Shade

In her mindset, here on neutral ground, she should be free to do as she pleased. She had her own agenda and he had his. It did not mean she had to stop to accommodate him, a total stranger. Feeling his focus firmly on her, she glanced up to see him coming straight for her with a displeased growl.

Now he had her attention. Nimbly, she slipped down from her post. Shallow rushing waters swirled, wrapping around her paws. An easy escape route into slightly deeper water, should things go south. Aliki was not a large wolf, but she was a powerful, experienced swimmer. Her ears splayed, neck guiding her head to level with the line of her backbone. Tail fanned out straight behind her, her guard was up while she let him come to her.