Horizon Ridge Turning Angel Wings to Dust

When Kanti looked up at her, seeking eye contact, her fur rose again, looking like silvery white quills along her shoulders and spine. When his gaze dropped, it flattened again as if never disturbed. Her gray ears leaned forward slightly so that she could hear him speak, despite his lower position and quiet tone. She licked her lips thoughtfully, pondering the myriad answers she could give to such a broad, general inquiry.

"I guess you could say our goal is survival and, beyond that, success. Akhlut prides himself on leading a pack with upstanding values, like fairness and hard work." She didn't know whether he just wanted the pack's aspirations or her own, though Pied decided not to embellish with the latter, since they were rather personal and he was nothing more than a stranger at this point.

After a contemplative pause, Pied's ears thrust upward and she queried, "Are you asking because you're seeking a home?"