Word Count → 324 :: Out of Character text.
It didn't take long for Hotaru to finish packing her satchel. As she worked she could hear Sophie wandering around, most likely trying out the new bracelet. Her small steps were interrupted occasionally be the soft tap of wood. To Hotaru's delight, the young puppy grabbed onto the chance to play. With her words, Hotaru stood up while securing the satchel tightly. Hotaru raised her head up and called Fawkes down before whistling softly. At the sound of his wingbeats she threw the satchel high in the air, it's single strap snatched up by the auburn bird. Fawkes took the satchel into the trees and hung in carefully on a branch. When Hotaru was ready to leave he would return the bag.
While Fawkes was taking care of her bag, the blind wolf propped her staff against a nearby tree. Meanwhile Hotaru could hear Sophie was dancing around excitedly. The older women wondered what Sophie could be thinking of. A game most likely, after all puppies loved games. Hotaru just hoped it wasn't a game that she would need her eyes for. The blind wolf felt like she could handle most chasing, running, and finding games. But some games required eyesight, and Hotaru was not sure how to deny the puppy if the game required her to use her non-functioning eyes.
Hotaru listened with great relief as Sophie described her game. No eyesight at all, what a smart puppy. But at the same time, the idea wasn't so smart. Hotaru was used to the dark, so pinpointing Sophie's whereabouts would be easy. Still, Hotaru smiled and said gaily "Okay, so I'm Alpha and your Beta? Then Alpha!" Hotaru waved her arms close to the ground, pretending to search for Sophie. Her ears were perked high as she listened carefully for the puppy while her nose pinpointed Sophie's direction. For once, Hotaru's tail was waving in the air, although not as vigorously as Sophie's tail.
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