Verdant Basin Partners In Crime

for @Emory <3 The pups are, obviously, welcome to come with him and meet their Aunt Emory! :D

Today seemed a particularly clear and mild day for early Winter, and though @Aspen and Rowan were headed out for their own walk somewhere, Alder would be left with Tigerlily, @Rose and @Hawthorn and a lust to wander. Turning to the three, he gave each the option of what they could do. 

                         "Follow Aspen, follow me, or stay in this den. Understood?"

They were old enough now that they could be left alone for brief periods of time, and Alder trusted that the tunnels and Glade were protected in the chance they didn't obey his command. 

Turning, he left the den first, chuffing for those who wished to follow him to do so, and leaving the others in the paws of their mother. The King even stopped outside of Heartha's tunnel to call for @Tulip or @Bramble, inviting them on the adventure as well before breaking into The Post and heading off.

He padded leisurely through the barren and snow-dusted Court, aiming a path in his mind to the basin that would be easy for any pups that were at his heels. He went on at a slow pace, keeping senses alert for even the littlest of threats to his children or even his closeby territory. Tail flagged and head held high, the proud man made his way to the basin, dipping his head to take a drink and finally looking back to see what children had followed.