Rivers kept his posture loose and shrugged, more amused than threatened. Terrible manners, this one. But no obvious reason to take it personal. His smile turned upward with cheerful teasing.
I might, if I thought I'd get to keep her. As it is, would be scared for me dear life when it turns out that rooster's not enough for you.
As to the other question... He rolled the dudeen to the other side of his mouth.
And well, Pipe's no good to a wolf. But I'm sentimental. So it's plenty good for me.
Blue eyes glanced over her again. Rivers leaned back on his haunches.
You're new around here, I'll wager?

