Nova Peak oh where, oh where can my baby be.

He did not stay within the den often these days -- he was far too afraid he'd roll over and squash one of their ever so tiny puppies.. but it was not uncommon for the father to be right outside the entrance.. at times, even allowing himself to sleep with part of him inside.

However exhausted he was with the drastic change in their life, it was nothing compared to Bazi, who was the primary caretaker of the four pups. He doted upon her when she allowed him, but there were times when she needed to escape and stretch her legs.. and now would be such a time.

This day had found him within the den, fussing over the pups. When Bazi extracted herself and left without word, he spoke nothing, allowing his eyes to cast back at her form as she disappeared in to the light of day.. leaving him with four potentially hungry and squirming puppies. Trying to maneuver them together (easier to keep eye on them), Scimitar could only sit back and pray nothing terrible would happen until their more responsible and knowledgeable parent had returned.