Lion Head Mesa because of you

Once upon a time, Maegi would have been offended by the reference to her clubbed paw. But he was apologetic, and she was older. Instead, he surprised a laugh from her, and she held it aloft, giving it a rueful glance before staring back down at him.

I've never seen a wolf as small as you, she replied, still grinning. I thought you might be like my brother—he was born different, all squished together, his back arched. He grew big, but he never grew out of looking like he did.

She shrugged. So you're not lost? Maegi asked, and then added, Oh, I'm Maegi. Sorry. I should have asked your name. She'd been too caught up in the puzzling situation to remember good manners.