Stone Circle might grow some wings

The borders had been rechecked and she'd attempted a hunt again but failed so she was making her way back to the den when a call for her went up. She froze as the voice triggered recognition and she grinned, running toward the voice of her daughter. As she spotted the girl she slowed down just enough not to tackle her and began to cover her masked face in kisses and nuzzles "Rowana! My baby girl where have you been, I was so worried!" She whimpered as the nub that remained of her tail went wild behind her.

Finally she calmed herself and sat down, using her chin to tuck the girl against her chest, heart beating rapidly. She couldn't help it but she lowered her muzzle and breathed in Rowana's scent, her eyes closing against the tears of joy that had sprung into them.