The old man sits at the base of a tree, his eyes closed in meditation. The wolf stands in front of him, its teeth bared in a snarl. The man's hand is outstretched, palm up, in a gesture of peace. The wolf growls lowly, its eyes fixed on the man. The man's eyes open and he looks at the wolf. The wolf stops growling and its eyes soften. The man smiles and the wolf wags its tail.