Redhawk Caldera Shaken, not stirred

Pan seemed hesitant about accepting the gift. Wildfire smiled and shook her head at him, quick to reassure, "I have a couple more. My Aunt Magpie brings 'em to me. You should take it." She used a little paw to nudge it closer to him, then backed up a step and took a seat beside the entrance to the badger's den. It felt good, sharing her trade like this and giving him a gift to thank him for his help and time spent.

The youngster's ears suddenly pricked when a low howl went up into the air. It was Peregrine, calling for her from close by. Wildfire shook her head lightly and stood. "Finally," she commented to Pan, although her lips twitched into a smile. "Thanks, Pan. I gotta go. I'll see ya later." The little Naturalist made a point to bump her smudged muzzle beneath the adult's chin, then slipped away to finally meet up with her parents as originally planned.