Broken Boulder let me down, let me down gently

today the dull ache of his limbs feels eased enough that he wants to -- do better. actually be worthy of the title alarian gave him. so he does something he never really did (okay, that's a lie, but he's never enjoyed it) -- making his way to bracken's border for a quick patrol. he's sure queenie's still up for doing it but in her condition he figures it couldn't hurt to have one more body making rounds, even if that body is somewhat frail and pathetic (and queenie would box him about the ears if she knew what he'd been thinking).

delight cuts a slim dark figure as he steps carefully along the scented border trail, humming softly under his breath.