Stone Circle fish scales and fairy lights

Grayday's one-eyed gaze turned wistful when Valette appeared. She was a dark smudge against a white background, much like Dauntless and Easy were, but he could never mistake her scent, or the confident way in which she carried herself.

"Valette," Grayday hailed, tail wagging when she drew near. She smelled healthy and strong, and like she had a good-sized litter somewhere in the territory. He was about to comment on that when her words registered with him.

"He was? I didn't see him," said Grayday, sounding more disquieted than disappointed. It would have been interesting to see Murdock again, but truthfully, Grayday wasn't sure how meaningful the experience would be. His and Sunspot's reunion had left him unaccountably forlorn. Besides, the last time he'd seen Murdock, circumstances had not been ideal.

"Does he seem... okay? Happy?" asked Day, ears falling back at his last memories of the older wolf. But it was no use going there - Grayday tried to muster the same enthusiasm he'd had before the mention of Murdock.

"Well - It's good to see you again. These are two of the kids, Easy and Dauntless. The last one - Lavender - had to stay home." He was proud to show off his latest litter to Valette, and almost forgot to introduce the last member of their party. "Oh, and this is Engel. No relation."

He shot the male a stern look that said, Keep it in your pants, only to lose the glare when Dauntless decided to introduce himself. With a little chuckle, Grayday plowed on. "We're here about Burr. He's alright, but his leg is broken. Dawn, her mate, and our medic found him in the mountains on a scouting trip and brought him home. I don't think he can make the journey back yet, but we'll care for him and escort him home in the springtime," he vowed.