My skin still tingles from the small chunk of hair that I'll now have to regrow thanks to Llorana's fangs but even so, it's an easy enough pain to ignore with all the utter chaos still going on. I can't get enough of play time with her and it only seems to be getting better. I barely miss my lunge at her leg as she dances away like the most skilled ballerina I've ever seen. Even with the slight disappointment gleaming in my eyes, I can't help but admire her speed and grace. Maybe some day I'll be fast like that if I keep practicing. I watch as she finally comes to a stop once there's some distance between us and I can only grin in return to the comical expression she sends my way. I can see that the ice is thoroughly melted between us for now and I couldn't be happier to have someone to call friend. This is even better than wrestling with my siblings. I might be able to take any of my litter mates on with ease after this. My muscles are already complaining of exertion.

She looks almost completely relaxed as I try to think up what I want to try next. A twinkle of mischief in my bright blue eyes should tell her that she's not going to get off that easily. Then I rush her and I can see by the smile on her face that she's probably more focused on the silly way I must look with my awkward stride. I can't help it that my paws are so much bigger than the rest of me! As if in anger of her smile, a play growl escapes my lips as I ambush her, watching as she tries to dance out of the way of this attack as well. I have to admit, I might have been frustated if I didn't manage to land any sort of attack on her but at least I get my wish as my teeth manage to clamp down on a bit of her tail. I feel her whole body tense as if she wasn't expecting that and a chuckle tries to make its way through my clenched fangs. What's she going to do about this?

Trying to take the surprise attack to my advantage, I immediately tug backwards on my strong hindquarters with all my might and am satisfied with some tail wagging when she promptly plops down on her rear. An evil gleam in my eyes, I watch as she turns to grin back at me, a play growl of her own releasing from her vocal chords. I chuckle deep in my throat as I release to let her stand and am surprised that she doesn't leap away as soon as she can like she's done before. No, this time she merely stands and turns to face me. The surprise registers in my wide eyes, almost in an "uh oh" expression as I wonder what kind of tricks she has up her sleeves. I instantly start peddling my paws backwards, trying to put some distance between us in case she decided to lunge for my face or other delicacies. Sure, I know that this is all in play, but who knows when she'll change her mind about that?

As I trip and fall into the brush, I glance up to see the grin on her face and groan, knowing that I was spotted after all. Growling in my throat at my humiliation, I'm then surprised to hear padding paws and look up as I'm trying to get to my paws that Llorana is coming toward me with a definite plan in mind. I try to quicken my pace to get up but it's of no use as she reaches in with my muzzle. I cringe, waiting for the bite to come and my blues widen in shock as instead I feel her nuzzling the top of my neck. Huh? My tail goes still in surprise as I freeze, just long enough for her to step over my body and plop right down on top of me.

Hey, no fair!

I manage to yell as she settles herself more on top of me. The squeezing is bare uncomfortable and I know enough about being pinned to know that she's not using her full weight anywhere close, but even so, the thought of being trapped is not the greatest. I squirm and wriggle frantically, trying to use my hind legs to kick up at her while my fore paws push and prod at whatever I can reach. Growls escape my lips but even in this, I'm not mad at her. How can I be? She's probably the first adult who's ever wanted to play with me! Sure, Queens will get down and dirty with her kids, just not very often cause she has pack duties. This is something else entirely. Llorana treats me like an equal and I like it. I continue squirming and growling, kicking and pushing at her but not trusting myself to try at a bite because I don't want to hurt her. Finally I give up with a groan of exhaustion, my body relaxing as I flail out as much as I can and breath heavily.

So, you like to be on top? I'll keep that in mind.

I chuckle deep in my throat, wondering how she'll react to that. I know that it's a more mature speech than she would expect from me but hey, I'm a nosy pup and wolves talk so it's pretty easy to pick up on things around here. If she looks down at me, I'll even add in a playful wink for good measure. I might just have a crush.


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Nikandros:the birth certificate says
male:the space between the hind legs reveal
pup:height and weight requirement
scarlet, white, black, and brown:the painting on the fur
blue:the gaze that pierces you
quiet, calculating, solitary:the agenda for the day
QueensxXxArcadianxXxSidorio:the family tree
DarQ:the puppeteer