stick some straw in my hat and call it a scarewolf

Bramble beams with pride as her body does a little wiggle when Andy coos that her buttons were cool. Pleased that she had chosen something someone else liked, she continued to build her straw-wolf. Finishing up the body area with twine and attaching four of the six buttons, she leans back a moment to assess her work. Nodding to herself to confirm it was going well, she steered her gaze toward Andy when the other girl mentioned a feather cape, saber teeth, and horns. Her eyes go wide as she lets out a quiet "whoooaaa," before leaning closer to get a better look.

"No, that's so cool Andy! The feathers are pretty and those sticks are perfect!" Bramble chirped as she nods with another large smile to her aunt. Wait, Andy was her aunt, right? She'd have to remember to ask her mom about that later. She moves back to also start on the head and stuffing it just right when Andy asks about the castle. Still stuffing the burlap with more straw, she answers. "Oh, the castle is awesome! I couldn't imagine living anywhere else! But I bet your caves are super cool too! Maybe my mom and dad will take me and my siblings up to visit soon!" There is puppy-like excitement in her tone as she looks at Andy for a second, her tail still thumping against the ground before she continues finishing up her scare-wolf.

Bramble Carpathius