Moonspear i hope you dance

The piebald wolves soon stood face to face, both caught by emotion and reluctant to speak. He eventually broke the silence, clearing his throat before speaking.

Hey, kiddo, Killdeer managed, then smiled— Or should I say, 'Hello, Emprex?' I never formally congratulated you on your promotion—I'm so proud of you.

He stepped forward to lay a kiss on her forehead, lingering there for a moment before pulling back again. He saw so much Redhawk within her pelt, and knew she had a heart to match. Yet her heart belonged here, upon the Moonspear, and he would never try to sway her elsewhere.

How are you doing? he asked, gingerly probing the way forward.