Phoenix Maplewood Even a half-smile could slow down the time

The mother rose in defense causing the tundrian to immediately shift into submission - her feathery tail curling under her stomach as she rested the tail on the ground. She backed up a few steps, lowering herself closer to the ground to seem smaller as her head tilted to the side. With her throat exposed in complete submission, her body language clearly stated I'm not a threat. 

Currituck, from observation, had always seemed the most fearless of the youngest northerners and it was she who first tried to approach. It was only after Shivali gave her a nod of approval that she was allowed to draw near, sniffing furiously for the scent of the beaver tail.

Uki nodded at nanuk's sister, stretching out more comfortably on the ground so she wouldn't frighten the children. The berserker assumed this meant she was allowed to stay and she nudged the tail towards Currituck as she got closer.