Loki's eyes snapped open at the sound of the wolves approaching. She finally moved onto all four of her legs but remained as low to the ground as possible, with her tail between her legs and her ears laying flat against her head. When Nikera approached, Loki rolled onto her back, exposing her soft throat and belly, and avoided looking directly at her.<span style="font-style: italic">I mean you no harm.</span>She gave a quiet whimper and remained on her back, still shivering.