Ouroboros Spine How charged with punishments the scroll,[m]

While lost in his haze, she appeared to regain focus. She brushed past him and bounded ahead. Loathe to leave any distance between him, he picked up his own pace and moved to join her. She lowered her nose to the ground and he followed, seeking context clues that would help him understand what she was up to.

She revealed her goals when she began to dig. Kero moved aside, keeping out of her way as she searched the earth for food they'd stored not long ago. The Spine was a healthy pack. They had much at their disposal, but it would be for naught if she overexerted herself in these early stages. Pregnant. Not pregnant. They'd soon find out, but as panted he realized he had no desire for her to become overstressed.

He grunted as he moved towards her and nudged her aside, he could resume the digging from here and unearth their next meal while she rested.