Arrow Lake Fair freedom

Moments after hearing the handsome male's laugh (and then smiling herself), Hawkeye's eyes widened, almost not believing what she saw in front of her — when suddenly a raccoon was slashing after Ferdie's face! He reared back and then pulled up next to Hawkeye, close enough to make her heart race (and not from all of the excitement and running).

He shouted to jump for the ledge, which Hawkeye was thankful for. No one ever really acknowledged she was deaf — which may have been something she felt vulnerable about in the past (and still some now) — but it was nice to have someone think of her, even in a moment when something could be forgotten. Hawkeye would have followed his cues and actions, but to have another wolf find it important that he lessen the troubles of reading mouths or bodily movements.. the green-eyed she-wolf was grateful.

And then she jumped. Her back paws landing right on the edge, and Hawkeye's green orbs widened and she began to slip and try to catch her balance all at once.