with arms wide open

Mira's delight grew as the charcoal and chocolate wolf lowered his own body to mirror hers. "Are you ready for me?" The question was rhetorical, accompanied by a slightly cocky grin. Her rump gave an extra-excited wriggle, grinning inwardly at how calm Xae was compared to her. And patient. The moment it seemed she was to make the first move, she moved, pushing her hind paws off the ground in a pounce. She didn't aim, she didn't adjust or anything like she would if it were a spar or a real fight. IT was a simple pup-pounce, followed by flailing of the paws. She, surprisingly enough, wasn't looking to "win". She was simply looking for enjoyment.

"Speech"
'thoughts'