Blacktail Deer Plateau Nothing Else Matters

Hawkeye shot him a quick look, then glanced away. Peregrine's lips pursed, not sure what to make of his wife's reticence. Before he could collect his thoughts, Pied spoke and he turned back toward her, nodding quietly in assent. He hadn't thought of how the other members of the pack would take to Pied's condition. He wouldn't blame them if they didn't like it, though Peregrine wouldn't tolerate it if they harassed her about it. The Alpha's word was law, after all, and if he said she and her pups belonged, anyone who questioned it questioned him.

He was about to mention this when Kisu said something, causing the swarthy Alpha male's eyes to flick to him. He nodded. "Thanks, Kisu." Then, to both of them, he added, "Welcome to the pack." He waved his tail, returning his niece's familial gesture when she bumped his chin.

In the next moment, the Alpha proposed, "Kisu, why don't you come with me. We'll let the ladies catch up and talk about pregnancy and pups and other things." He smiled thinly but warmly at them. "And you and I will go on a quick patrol, then do some hunting to provide for our families." Without waiting for an answer, Peregrine nuzzled Hawkeye and then turned and began trotting up to the plateau.