And if Chibi were a more conventional wolf cub, Jon would have reciprocated with a quick and gentle nip on the ear to focus his attention back on the speaker. However, he didn't relish the idea of being smite-ed by Ameratsu, so let the boy pounce around as he pleased.

"Let me show you." he said, placing his hand deliberately down in front of Chibi. "My paws and yours are pretty different, but it works the same either way - spread your toes. Like this." He lay his hand flat. "New, fluffy snow will still make you sink a little, but if you move fast, yeah? Flat paws spread your weight better, cause the snow to sink less."

He gave a wolfish grin. "Wolves and snow go together like bears and woods, or rabbits and pasture. We've a long history of snowy hunting grounds."