The warning wasn't unwise. Wolves are protective, I wouldn't suggest getting close to one unless you understand how they think. ( and even then, it likely wasn't the smartest. his brother is truly an exception, considering he's been with a human for all of his life. ) They are beautiful when they run, though. I agree with you there. I could never quite keep up when they did that.

( though when he was little he'd tried. that seems like a very long time ago.

his smile grows stilted when she mentions being happy to see him. he is, honestly, but... ) I'm glad to see him, I just worry that I won't be able to protect him. Ever since the jailbreak I've had to be cautious about how much time I spend in the forest.