[ it's confusing, for a second - she's not submitting, but she's not rising to the bait, either. the wolf holds his ground for another moment, eyeing her with a low edge of hostility, but then he gives a short growl - more of a snort, really - before his posture shifts.
there's a glance towards derek, just to make sure he knows he's being watched; then the wolf's approaching tyke again, this time hesitant and curious, and if there's tension in his movements it's just in preparation to back away quickly if needed. there's a drawn-out pause as he moves in to sniff the air directly in front of her, but he doesn't attempt to make contact. ]
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there's a glance towards derek, just to make sure he knows he's being watched; then the wolf's approaching tyke again, this time hesitant and curious, and if there's tension in his movements it's just in preparation to back away quickly if needed. there's a drawn-out pause as he moves in to sniff the air directly in front of her, but he doesn't attempt to make contact. ]