Broken Antler Fen for every child who was ever born to pain and asked why

The chuff seemed to come from nowhere at first and Ashlar jumped visibly, startled.  Despite the spike of adrenaline, and his racing heart, he realized a moment later the sound was friendly.  And then he saw the wolf who had made it.

Ashlar had never seen his like before.  At first it appeared they were similar, but the brown faded to light at the neck, and he found himself fascinated by it.  His own coat was plain by comparison.  Uhhh, oh, hi.  D....did I ruin a hunt? Ashlar immediately assumed he'd carelessly interrupted and he flushed with embarrassment. I'm sorry.