Bearclaw Valley Now you know, all you need is me

an energy pulses through her as he leans into her affectionate gestures, and she bathes in it even as he pulls away from her, tail still beating against the ground.  very soon he is back at her side and she finds comfort in his weight, and the shade lets out a contented sigh.

he begins to speak once more and her eyes flash with interest and curiosity, and she studies him.  he seems to be addressing her!  she wants to please him for everything he has given her — bearclaw valley meant more to her than he might ever know.

slowly, her ears slide back on her head and her brows furrow as she tests the word on her tongue once more, h-haaaallo.  it was all she could offer him, but she hoped it was enough.