Cerulean Cape snakes and ladders

Lirio remained hidden at a prudent distance, watching the wolf in astonishment. But when he started walking again, she came out of her hiding place and skipped toward him.

Tail and head raised, she approached "So this is a wolf" she said, narrowing her eyes "I thought you'd be scarier..." she brought her head closer and sniffed, tail wagging. Then she jumped back, feigning fear "You're not going to attack me are you?"
Without waiting for an answer, she approached again "Do you have a name? What is your name? Can you speak?" She cocked her head.