Her minimal reaction to Nakki’s paw was amazingly expressive. It was a skill to be able to convey feelings through the small actions of a tail twitch, an ear flick, or an eye brightening. Nakki enjoyed these types of wolves. There was much more said than the simple “Hello, goodday” of normal interaction. And thus, she’d decided such puppy deserved true reward. A real, dangerous, game of chase - a test of her potential. First, Nakki was be the prey. Next, it would the little pup’s turn. Nakki’s skin crawled at the idea. How fun this would be! And made even more fun by the sheer difficulty of deep snow and ice to challenge their endurance, strength, and balance. As Nakki rolled over in excitement, she barked sharply, but she had meant it playfully, her voice had just never been terribly kind. She jumped up to her paws. White power sprayed over the smaller wolf as Nakki bowed and hopped a few paces away.

     On your mark, Nakki thought as she waited for the younger wolf to begin standing.

     Get set, She grinned as she prepared her muscles for fleeing and also as she watched for her new playmate to turn on her.

     Go! Nakki exploded into a long-legged sprint when the black, silver, and red pup began to pursue her.

     Nakki left no expense in her skill with speed and stamina at first. She wanted see how well the younger wolf kept up. She wanted to know the strength of her physical form and the weaknesses. Could she keep up with a master of these skills, and if so, for how long? Nakki stole a glance behind her to see how well the young female was doing bounding across the land covered in deep snow.

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