Swiftcurrent Creek playing house

"Avoid the vale if you feel worried about it, lest you cause more trouble for the alpha."

Bazi nodded. Her exchange with Xi'nuata had been stilted, but not unfriendly - ultimately, she had left the female to enjoy the spring flowers in peace. There had been some drama since then, but it had mainly centered on Jinx, who seemed like she might be prone to fits of temper. "OK," she replied, seeing no need to elaborate further. Perhaps she would make connections with other members of the Vale when the balm of time had soothed the rawness.

The goings-on within the Creek itself interested her more, in any case, but Fox had warned her not be a gossip. "What do you mean?" she asked, keeping it casual by returning to their work. They had created a sizable door beneath the roots at by this point, and had started to tunnel down and sharply to the right. Ferdie seemed to be in a bit of a state, so Bazi decided that she would take care of the hallway whilst he rested (and said as much) - the could expand the shielded core of the den together. "I'll take Bones next time, and maybe Jace," she promised, poking her head out to smile reassuringly at him. What a sweet old worry-wart.