Deep, having heard the howl, stood slowly. His hackles raised, he bared his teeth, but was reprimanded quickly by the hand twisting his tail. Yelping sharply, she stood and tore down the tunnel, seeking shelter from his raging mate. Skidding to a stop at the tunnel, he observed the other figure carefully before letting out a low, friendly growl and turned, trotting back down the tunnel, looking back only once to see if the other would follow.