The Heartwood I whistle a happy tune

sorry for delay >.<

Rather than be skittish or defensive, the female simply remained still and allowed her ears to perk up with the same amount of curiosity this stranger seemed to exude.

Hey, to you too, Ivev called in response, swiveling her blue eyes to see the lean, tan and agouti female standing a few body-lengths away. She seemed to be out wandering just as Ivev was, although the arctic wolf had a bit of a purpose. She could only hope that the smile on her face was humble enough that this oaken stranger had little choice but to respond. Perhaps this wolf was a native, and could point Ivev in the right direction to what she was looking for.