Blacktail Deer Plateau charcoal smudge

When his mate told him to be still and quiet, Peregrine obeyed immediately. If she'd been short with him or sounded frazzled, he didn't pick up on it; he would do whatever she needed, no questions asked. He shifted slightly to better stretch his body out beside and behind hers, then let his chin rest near her shoulder. Hopefully his massage had helped relax her... and it appeared to be the case when the den filled with four soft but distinct snores.