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It cheered the her immensely that the Creek alpha was the first to appear. She returned the greeting with a soft bark of her own, tucking her tail obediently when Fox brushed her small, red body against Bazi's own.

"I've tried very hard," she replied, grateful for the praise. It was hard to believe that she and Fox were nearly the same age; something about the latter's demeanor made her seem much older, even if it was just a very effective front (Bazi wasn't sure) - either way, it made it easier to look up (figuratively) to Fox, and respect her as a leader despite her youth.

"I have some news, and suggestions," Bazi announced, breaking away from the greeting to sit. "Jinx's pack has grown to 7 or 8 individuals already - I met Tyrande, the girl that Lecter took, in a forest south of the mountain. It was inhabited once, but there's no-one there now. She mentioned a few names that I hadn't heard before - and told me that she left the Creek voluntarily. Lecter.. he tortured her and took some of her blood to draw shapes on the ground, but she left with him anyway. She seems.. emotional, and sweet. I don't think she knows what she has gotten herself into." There was a brief pause. "I've been on a recruitment drive. There are a few potentials - some of them budding medics, to replace Lecter. If none of them work out, Jace knows a fair bit about herbs and could be encouraged to improve. He recognized the yarrow I was carrying from quite a distance. The Plateau healer seems very willing to teach in exchange for a few supplies - from neutral territory."

Was that everything? That was everything. Bazi punctuated with a firm nod, watching Fox for a reaction.