Redhawk Caldera Hurry up, we're dreaming

Elwood chuckled with delight as Wildfire mimicked him -- and then some! She released a string of verbalizations, her little lips puckering each time she uttered the beginning consonant sound. Already, she was proving herself to be a smart little girl. His eyes crossed as he looked at her, watching as she leaned in close to examine his mouth.

Then, without warning, she bounced upward and bumped right against his snout. The impact wasn't strong enough to cause any pain to either wolf, but the sudden movement startled Elwood. He recovered quickly with a laugh, reaching up with a paw to rub his muzzle -- had he just been her first kiss? As he refocused his gaze on Wildfire, he noticed the subtle twitching of her ears and extended a forepaw, touching one tiny floppy lobe gently.

"Do you hear me?" he said loudly, wondering if her ears were beginning to open.