Lyrienne

To your question: I realize it isn't a wolf in the traditional sense, but I still pictured a giant furry beast.

To the topic of he/she/it said, I actually was trying to avoid it, hoping it might make the story quicker and more interesting. I'm glad you commented, I wasn't sure ...

I think I understand what you meant, and if I did I realized I need it. Despite the fact that you aren't a native, this was was very helpful. I'm ...

Thanks for your help, this was especially useful. I hadn't realized how redundant I was.