[ Konstantin looks up as the wolf takes off, having a ball as he rolls around and shakes off snow, unable to resist laughing delightedly again at the sight, though he continues to keep one hand to his abdomen. Everyone's okay...! No need for any alien upsets or emergences.... ]

You're definitely a cutie! I wonder what your name is.

[ If only Mukhtar could be so animated and friendly as this....

Once the general store is in sight, Konstantin hesitates a moment, before turning to the wolf again. It truly seems to understand his words, so... he tries speaking directly to it again. ]

I'm going to go inside and find something for you. Can you wait out here?