Firestone Hot Springs summer

His responding laughter caused Shiv to tilt her head to one side and then the other, curiously studying the male and why he was so humoured. Surely he wasn't laughing at her? Unless her demand that he not eat her was in vain and he really did want to eat her! Suddenly wary of him, the bird then quickly hopped back a few steps, puffing out her feathers slightly to make herself seem bigger in hopes the wolf wouldn't dare come closer. If he was hungry he chose the wrong bird to make for a tasty snack.

Oh, he just wanted her name? Despite his smile and laughter, Shiv regarded him with guarded eyes, making soft warbling sounds. "Shiv," she replied curtly, before turning and hopping onto another rock, beginning to inspect the springs. "No need wolf's name," she announced, glancing back at him with a nod. "Rude man."