Swiftcurrent Creek I long to be loyal

Whatever graces Bazi had were natural gifts or the result of careful mimicry - there had never been official lessons. The second fish was gone in seconds, and the hunger had lessened.

"I can help. Ferdie too, probably," she offered, unaware of Ferdie's awkwardness around other males at this point. "We've got a big nest for sleeping, and a stone block to store things, like pelts."

His assessment of Jinx was decidedly average - not too kind, not too mean. Bazi rolled her eyes, but was careful to smile as well. Was there nothing that incensed him? Or inspired passion - even if it was misguided? It seemed to be the trend in Teekon Wilds not to ruffle any feathers, and for the lack of that particular characteristic she did respect Jinx, and Lecter. They weren't shy about doing as they pleased, that much was certain.

"Well I think she might be a bit of a bitch," she informed him boldly, making snap judgments on very limited information - because that's what the young do. "Have you noticed how absent she's been lately? She's not scouting. Not for a whole week."