Duskfire Glacier ground zeroes

Timeline is a little wonky, but for continuity's sake we can say this is before Veteran gets scarred.

Veteran took her answer at face value; he would grow into a more contemplative man someday, but given the age he was currently the explanation made perfect sense.

Her paw flashed out, and Veteran ducked away easily, laughing. She'd have to try harder than that if she wanted a piece of him!

"Yes! It's a perfect fit," he answered emphatically, moving in to headbutt his coach affectionately. Perhaps it was selfish, but he didn't want Meekah going back to her family any time soon. 

He watched her paw warily, waiting for it to reach for him again.