Phoenix Maplewood all in comes the fury of love

In the distance, Shivali bolts upright and scans the surrounding area for her children. Locating Currituck in the distance with one of the outsiders, she lingers her gaze for a moment but does not advance. If the bird-wolf were to look, she’d offer a warning look but otherwise doesn’t make any attempt to take her away.
 
Finally, finally, Currituck has managed to scoop it back up in her jaws. She’s careful not to press too hard but she gives it a gentle squeeze, finding the delightful squeak she enjoys so much. Since her toy isn’t broken, and she’s gathered hersef, she turns back around and looks up at the lounging wolf. It takes several seconds for her to realize it’s not one of the family (as far as she can tell) and instead one of those that just showed up one day. Through a mouthful of bird, however, she starts yappy barking up at the wolf in tune with squeaks and squawks from the bird.