Firefly Ravine Antsy Paws

Zephyr placed himself in a sit next to her, shoulders sagging and ears wilted down.  His grassy eyes fixed on his snow splashed paws as he unloaded his worries quietly. 
        "So many conflicts going on within myself, I don't know what to do. The alpha male, Depp, has been abset of late, and Sen's pups are due soon. I'm the only male around now, and the highest rank under them. Does that mean its my job to protect her and help her out? I don't want to try and take his place while he's gone in case he comes back, I like to think he's a friend of mine. Lyric and Rain have been gone too, I can't go looking for them if I have to take care of Sen. And the pack will have to wait, of course...."