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Scarlett's added statement was met with a quiet hum of agreement from Atreyu, as content as he was just to relax in the pools without another word. Though, when he fully comprehended her words, he snapped one eye open and gave a quizzical stare. "You're not going to start grooming me, are you?" he said dubiously, though let out a laugh afterwards. It was perfectly natural for wolves to preen each other, though it was almost strictly among pack mates, and Atreyu didn't know how he would feel about it with a wolf from another pack.

Pulling his head away just in case, the boy yawned widely, ending with a rough shake of his head. Any longer in these pools and he was sure he would sleep through the rest of the winter. Slowly, he got to his feet, reluctant to leave the warm water. It fell from his raggedy coat, now a fresh cream colour that surely would not last long. Leaving his toes to soak for another few minutes, he canted his head in the white wolf's direction. "I should probably head back now, don't want to fall asleep and, y'know, be kidnapped by some demon," he laughed, nodding towards her peculiar, ruby-coloured eyes.