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Though Moon Runner was a promising young hunter, there was no doubt the role of Trēow, caretaker, suited her. The yearling had inherited Mother and Father’s strong social instincts and her levelheaded, but inquisitive, disposition lent itself well to be a figure the pack could rely on.

They all had their parts to play, the spirit knew.

In addition, her genetic calling, as a child of the previous year’s litter, to become a babysitter – an elder sister – was strong. Who knew if it would extend past this season? Perhaps the next year, when Moon Runner reached sexual maturity, things would change. For now, she enjoyed the present.

There was quite a bit of dirt in Mother’s pelt. Moon Runner began to work a bit harder at it.

Where was her hidden den? the spirit wondered.