Redhawk Caldera There's lessons you learn

His head lifted from a particularly interesting patch of scat from an animal of which he'd not smelt before.
Alas, his meandering search was interrupted by some clumsy old thumping approaching him.
He lifted his head, wondering what sort of animal was making this ambling clamour.

A wolf was the answer.
He was surprised. But felt assured that he wasn't being snuck upon.

His tail waved with open friendliness, turning to greet this stranger with a soft chuff.
"Hey!" He chirped back, tail wagging now, "I'm good, bit wet innit," he chuckled.
"How's your way, traveller?" He wasn't very good at talking. Often fumbled and muddled his words and they come out close to what he means, or just a jumble of words that might be comprehendible. Either way, he was sure this man was bright enough to know that he meant if he was also having a good day.