Swiftcurrent Creek Float like a butterfly

I should be asleep, but I took a Midol with caffeine waaay too late in the day. @_@

Fox had returned from Blacktail Deer Plateau completely exhausted the night before. It wasn't only physical exhaustion, either. The emotional exhaustion was overwhelming and had drug her down further than she wished to admit. The loss of Bones was still heavy on her heart, and her trip to see Perry had done nothing to alleviate the pain. If anything, it had made her feel worse for failing and telling somebody about it. Wasn't telling somebody supposed to make her feel better about the situation?

Having slept restlessly, Fox arose in the late afternoon. Cutthroat had already vacated the den, but she was certain he was being watched by the rest of the pack. Now that Njal and Bazi were helping out with things, Fox thought it a good idea to give herself a break from the borders. She had been the sole leader since Jinx had left them, and she knew the help would relieve some of the stress from her life.

The fiery girl took short strides toward the creek, seeking hydration and perhaps companionship of some kind. With so many among their ranks, finding the latter should be rather easy. Not to be disappointed, Njal stood on her side of the creek, and she greeted him with a chuff before making her way to the bank and lapping up some water.