Natalie Swift/*Woman*

A car pulled onto the driveway. A woman and a teen girl got out and walked to the door. "There are wolves here." The woman said. "You like wolves, don't you? Natalie?" The girl said nothing. Her blue eyes were fixed on the ground.

The woman knocked on the door and stepped back, waiting for an answer.

Akisha

Akisha was in side sleeping when she heard the knock and came running toward the door. Teh siberian started to bark and jump at the door.

Samantha

Samantha came out from around the house. She had just let out Liland into the pasture with her arabian stallion, Phantom. She wiped her hands on her jeans quickly when she saw three people standing at her doorway. She was distracted by the excited barking from Akisha. She made her way through the small group, smiling at each one in turn. "Excuse me, just gotta let Akisha out..." She opened the door for Akisha.

She then turned and looked at the three people on her front porch. "Please, come inside. I'm Samantha, owner of this place. We just got finished moving here so things are still a little hectic. Are you three together?" She asked, indicating Kiba, Natalie, and the woman.

Kiba

Kiba turned, nodding in greeting to the two others who had approached. Had word gotten around that quickly? He shrugged it off, awaiting the ranch owner's acknowledgement.
"We're not together, welcome to Atroe City. . ." Kiba began, a small smile on his face. "I'm Kiba," The teen introduced, offering his hand to shake hers.

Akisha

She bolted out as the door was opened did her business and then came back and began to sniff the people.

Samantha

Samantha smiled and shook Kiba's hand. "Thanks. Can I get you some water? It's rather hot outside." She got up and went into the kitchen and return with four glasses of water, placing a glass down in front of each person. "So, Kiba, let's start with you. What can I do for you?"

Kiba

Kiba stepped in after, careful not to impose anything as he took a glance around at the house, boxes in an occasionaly place here and there. The homey feeling made him grin but he returned his gaze to the homeowner as she imposed her question. "I heard teens could come. . .troubled teens, although I'm not a big fan of the calling. As well as I wanted to volunteer and help out here." There, he'd gotten it out, and hadn't stuttered or passed out. Joy. Kiba took a sip of the water, silently awaiting an answer.

Samantha

Samantha heard the truck pull up through the open door. "Excuse us, ma'am." She said to the woman accompaning Natalie. She motioned for Kiba to follow her and went out to the truck.

Kiba

Kiba stared after for a second, but obliged to the motion and followed after obediently.

Natalie

The woman walked into the house, motioning for her daughter to do the same. "This is a nice house, isn't it?" She asked in an attempt to get Natalie to speak. Still, the girl was silent. She took a step inside the house and looked around. She had a blank expression on her soft face.

Miracle

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi ran to the door on her short legs, wagging her short tail. She looked up at the strangers and barked softly. She always loved to see new people.

Amanda

Amanda came in from upstairs and was surprised to see the two people there. "Miracle, come here Puppy." She said as she walked over, pulling up a chair to sit on. Her long black hair was pulled up into a pony tail so that it didn't fall into her face. "Hi, I'm Amanda, I work here at White Aspen. Can I help you?" She asked a polite smile on her face as she looked from the teen to the woman.

Natalie/Miracle

Natalie looked up at Amanda. She still didn't speak or even smile. The woman nudged her. "Go on. Tell her your name." She said politely. Not a sound was heard from Natalie. Her mother sighed. "This is Natalie. She hasn't spoken ever since the death of her brother. I was wondering if you could help."

Miracle ran to Amanda and circled around her chair before taking a seat at her left side.

Amanda

"Well, in the end it's up to her, but we try to act like a guiding light." She spoke softly and kindly as she scratched the corgi behind the ear. "We've just gotten a shipment of two wolf puppies and are expecting two more soon. Would you like to see them?" Amanda asked Nicole.

Natalie

Natalie nodded slightly when Amanda offered to let her see the wolf pups. She had always loved canines.

Amanda & Sprite

Amanda smiled and went into the only bedroom that was on the first floor. She brought out the two carriers, one in each hand. The pups hadn't met yet, just sniffs through the cages. Akaruo was still asleep, so she set his carrier down a little to the side. Sprite, the two month old puppy, whined nervously, but was excited never-the-less. Amanda took her out and stroked her head a few times before offering the little female to Natalie. "This is Sprite, out only female for the moment. The Akaruo is sleeping right now, if he wakes up you can meet him too."

Sprite wriggled in Amanda's hands, not liking the feeling of nothing between her feet very much.

Natalie

Natalie took the pup and held her close. She seemed to be deep in thought as she looked down at the tiny creature. Good wolf... She thought silently.

Sprite & Amanda

"If you would come with me, Ma'am, we can discuss how long she might be staying here." Amanda patted her said and called for Miracle to follow her. "If she gets antsy just put her down. She won't go too far. And if the other one wakes up, you can take him out too." She went out the door and waited for the woman to follow her.

Sprite gazed up at Natalie with bright eyes, her tail wagging very quickly. She yipped and licked Natalie's nose, as if she could understand her.

Natalie

The woman followed Amanda, looking back at her daughter a few times.

Natalie hugged the puppy gently, gazing down at her face.