Swiftcurrent Creek snips and snails

For any of the pups: @Larus @Maera @Jokull @Valtyr -forward-dated to 20 days? :) I hope it's OK to powerplay Njal and Tuwawi's locations!

Bazi had only caught glimpses of the new litter so far, despite forsaking her outrider duties to stand watch near the den whenever time allowed. Other wolves came and went, offering the new family congratulations or food, but the pups were still too young to face a wider audience.

Bazi dared to lounge near the mouth of the den today, keeping watch on Njal's behalf whilst he stretched his legs elsewhere (a deserved break) and Tuwawi caught a few moment's of shut-eye. Judging by the non-stop mewling and the occasional wince from the new mother, raising a gang of four hungry milk-machines was no picnic. Bazi couldn't imagine herself doing it - much less push them out in the first place. The green girl grimaced and settled her head back on her front paws, eyes darting between inconspicuous points in the distance that looked like they might transform into danger at any moment.