Swiftcurrent Creek oh dear, the soup is burnt

:'D I am so behind... gotta keep things vague!

Finally, Spring was in full bloom. Promising buds decorated the boughs of the forest which surrounded the creek like tiny baubles, and lush carpet of verdant grass coated the woodland floor. Tuwawi enjoyed this season, not cold and not yet hot, especially since they were located adjacent to Wapun Meadow. The Swiftcurrent wolf often found time to make trips out to the vibrant valley, always carrying back the most colorful wildflowers to decorate her den with. Her trips had become more numerous the past few weeks, since Njal was away on important pack duty to deliver a message to a land by the sea. She worried about him... about his injury. Her husband's departure felt so sudden... she hadn't even the time to announce the news that Fox had granted them opportunity to bring new life into the creek. However, soon he would be home... perhaps earlier than she realized, and her busy mind would find peace at last.

For now she found comfort in leaving patrol duty to those better suited, such as Haunter and Fox. Ever since her brash encounter with Xi'Nuata, Tuwawi felt less apt for that particular role. Taking stock of the caches and inspecting the wealth of the territory occupied most of her time, these days. In fact, just that morning she had discovered a hidden thicket of strawberries down by the most southern part of their expanse. It felt good to be useful in other ways, though she still searched for her true calling. Perhaps Lecter could offer more insight into the healing properties of herbs.

A distance splash interrupted the fire wife's train of thought as she jumped into a brisk trot down a well worn path sun-dappled by a lofty canopy. Tuwawi looked down the bank to see none other than Fox, playing in the calmer streams. Her subordinate offered a soft chuff to announce her approach as she slid down the embankment, amused at her leader's antics. "Having fun?" she jested with a bright light in her eyes. Everyone needed to relax now and then.