Smoke and mirrors

Roza was trying to stay her usual cheery self. She new Daddy was trying to stay happy so she would stay happy too! She was bouncing around Heather when she noticed their father suddenly stand up and say something about them having a meeting. Oooooh did that mean she was going to get to see everyone? That was exciting! She hurried to catch up to him and followed along till they got to a big clearing. She let her dad flatten the ruffled fur on her head and chest without too much complaining, just a little playfully annoyed puppy grumble in response. Then she'd sit on her haunches all still near him along with the rest of her siblings to wait and see what was going to happen.

Her big cousin came first and then Aunt Ama, but neither one of them seemed very happy and it made the young pup frown. A few more wolves came then, but still none of them looked too cheerful. Was everybody going to be all gloomy? She hoped not. This meeting thing wouldn't be very fun otherwise. Then a pale woman came and she seemed a little happier! That was good! Roza hopped up to go say hi, but she quickly stopped herself and looked up at her father who was saying something to Aunt Ama. He probably wouldn't want her to move from their spot... She huffed and sat back down with a frown. Maybe meetings weren't that fun after all.