Gimme what I want
The boy waited patiently, the wind softly ruffling his fur and bringing out its iridescence in the afternoon sun. It was a lesser known fact that Aramis was quite good at reading other wolves. He often knew, more or less, what they were thinking or how they were feeling. His father used to say this skill would make him an excellent diplomat. At the time, Aramis hadn't known what diplomat even meant. Now that he knew, he wasn't sure how much he would enjoy a job like that. It involved a lot of talking. And a lot of risk.
All this to say, Aramis easily picked up on the annoyance that seemed to roll off the woman as she turned to address him. He wasn't upset by it; he knew he had disrupted her and she was likely the type that preferred to be left alone. He would make his question brief, so she could be on her way. "Thank you," he said. "I found these..." but then, movement nearby. Aramis felt his ear twitch and he, too, looked toward the sound and caught that glimpse of fur. His present company asked about the additional company they seemed to have, and Aramis chuckled once. "I believe we do," he said.
This was a tricky situation. He had no way of knowing the intentions of the woman before him, or of the wolf who lay hidden behind the tank. From what he could sense, the woman before him did not have the kindest of hearts. She seemed sly, and not entirely benevolent. Maybe not benevolent at all. Again, it was too soon to tell. For all he knew, this wolf behind the tank was part of an ambush. Aramis took a couple steps back in order to widen his vantage, keeping both individuals in his line of sight in case they tried anything. His heart was definitely beating faster, and he tried to keep his mind fiercely focused on the present, even as it tried to drift back to a similar situation with his mother at his side... but no. He was not going to be kidnapped. Not again. "You can come out," Aramis said, keeping his voice calm despite the fear that was attempting to curl its fingers around his mind. "It's safe."
Perhaps that last part was for his own benefit.
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