The Sentinels Too much sauce

Starbuck had not strayed far, taking to duty gladly. In Deirdre's absence Starbuck sat within the den, watching over the youth in her slumber, or stretched before its enterance. When Deirdre was about, Starbuck gave her distance. She knew little about Larkspur but that she was important to Deirdre, and that was enough.

When she returned from a quick trip to relieve herself, Starbuck heard voices within the den. There was Deirdre's, soft but eager. Larkspur must have woken. Starbuck chuffed to announce her presence, then settled a small distance away. She was close enough to come if needed, but far enough to give them the privacy they deserved.