Swiftcurrent Creek blueberries and butterflies

She had a predicament on her hands now, surely. Buckthorn stood proudly beside her, chest puffed as he introduced himself, while his sister, Violet, bounced in with a fierce confidence of her own, clearly ready to challenge her brother in both height and ambition.

She tilted her head thoughtfully, her gaze shifting between the two. Well, she began, a hint of a grin teasing at her lips, you both have the hearts of warriors, and that matters more than size alone. Her gaze lingered on Buckthorn for a moment, then on Violet, a playful glint in her eyes.

But if I must choose, she added, drawing out the anticipation, perhaps the answer will only come with time and many more rounds of these battles. She winked, clearly encouraging them both in their antics. For now, I see two strong pups with boundless potential. Keep up your training, and we shall see who stands tallest.