this twilight feels like an afterlife [calico jack]

The woman’s warm smile has the awkward, teenage Calico Jack loosening up, his posture relaxing as he offers her an easy grin. At one year old the teenager already stands taller at his full height but his uncertainty had caused him to shrink into himself. Now, as he relaxes, the boy unfolds, standing taller than the other wolf. However, his posture is  an open, calm, and even inviting which makes it obvious he means the woman no harm. In fact, as he offers his name, the boy’s carefree attitude is even peeks out.

She repeats his name and the grin that had been on his lips, grows in size as he offers another polite bow at her words and half-curtesy. As she introduces herself and her friend, Jack’s tail begins to wag lazily behind him and he happily says, “Pleasure to meet you both! If ya need help finding a place to chase off the cold, I can help. Been through here a few times. Or, if you want, I can point ya toward a pack where you might some find food and shelter.”

A wink is tossed her way as he puffs his chest out slightly, trying to overcompensate for his prior show of shyness. He hopes she doesn’t notice it.


"Calico Jack"