Swiftcurrent Creek In Sickness or in Health(IC Joining)

Fox had thought Ferdie was beginning to come around, but this act was unacceptable. He was shielding a trespasser, a stranger, and Fox couldn't help but be flabbergasted and frustrated at his actions. At least Bazi understood the severity of this, as was clear by her actions of stepping aside and allowing Fox space to deal with the situation. Ferdie, on the other hand, acted as if this young creature was somehow his and had always been so.

Before Fox had a chance to respond, the weak youngling was flying through the air and rattling off about something, only to collapse shortly after. It was not impressive, not to Fox, who did not care for party tricks. It was obvious she was irritated by this whole situation, and it was days like this when she just wanted to give up. And yet, she knew that in doing so, she would be letting so many others down, so she pressed on.

Her tail flicked in annoyance, and she glanced to Bazi before gazing pensively at the pathetic creature who now lay on the ground. A few uncomfortable silent moments passed before Fox made up her mind. "If she's not pulling her weight in a week's time, you must put her out of her misery," Fox said to Ferdie. The burden would be on him, punishment for taking in such an obviously (to Fox) weak creature.

The creek had no room for dead weight, especially since Tuwawi's children would arrive soon.