The Sentinels *cue dramatic entrance*

Nah, you're fine :)

Pearl had suspected as much with the ground, but was surprised it had gotten that hard in a short time. In the plains, it didn't become thoroughly hardened until late December. Then again, it was nearing late December. Time seemed to be flying by with all the new surroundings to explore. Blue was already coming near to giving birth soon, which was exciting, but she worried for the mid-winter pups. She nodded to the younger. "I suspected as much," she said with a nod. To Pearl, asking for a place to stay wasn't that embarrassing during the winter months, where the alternative was freezing.

Mirroring Aria, Pearl followed suit and sat. She gave a slight cringe, as she wasn't used to being around deeper snow and the cold still affected her. Her question brought a smile to her face, because BDP had been founded far before she had gotten there. "Actually, I joined the ranks in the previous location this midsummer," she said. "The transition went pretty well, without much difficulty. How about you? What brings you to our oceanside band?" she questioned of the girl. Her brain guessed North, as Aria was clearly adjusted to the snow.