Blacktail Deer Plateau Fire away

The Alpha male stood for a moment, then relaxed onto his haunches. He glanced over his shoulder to make sure he hadn't disturbed his resting family, then scooted forward another few feet. He nudged Osprey Jr., who was busily sniffing noses with Blue Willow. The Healer had lowered herself to the girl's level.

"Tch," he replied to Blue Willow's remark, meant more for him than the deaf puppy. "Although I'm sure they'll be crazy for all three of my girls, they won't be getting anywhere near any of them. I mean, think about it... there's me, of course, but then there's Kisu and Atti and Hawkeye and Osprey. And you," he added, grinning down at the medic. "And I bet Pura will be protective too," he mused.

It would be a long time before he needed to concern himself with such things and, for that, he was grateful. "Give me a break, though," he joked, "she's like two weeks old." He slid forward onto his belly to join the party, watching closely as his daughter interacted with the Healer but not interfering in any way.

Osprey Jr. seemed rather fascinated by the face looming in front of her. She stared for a while, then promptly latched onto Blue Willow's nose, her milk teeth sinking into the moist, cool, leathery flesh.