Horizon Ridge the top of the world

It took the kid a minute to abandon his treasured vantage point, but when he joined her, it was with enthusiastic curiosity - just the sort that Finley liked. Whatever nonsense he'd bantered on about just before joining her was totally lost on her as she nosed about at the nearby foliage, searching for where the trail continued so that they could follow it. The boy was quick to ask about just that, though Fin chose not to respond until she caught the evidence that gave her an answer.

"This way, into the woods," Fin replied, lifting her head to peer into the darker spaces between the trees. She turned to the young wolf for a moment, her better sense finally catching up with her. Kinda. Sorta... "You guys sure you're up for this?" she asked, thoughtfully including Small Pox's inner demon imaginary friend in on the inquiry.