Bearclaw Valley Well. No turning back now.

indra cast an ear behind her as the tawny woman spoke haltingly, the way one might speak with a heavy speech impediment. indra had long since denounced all ideas of intelligence in the gravid female and so, simply ignored the nonsensical contribution. she offered a grave smile in rejoinder to the male's pleasantries, happily handling the mantle to the drenched xan as he approached. as xan inquired after the nature of the male's visit, indra thought about answering -- however, stark seemed wholly capable of speaking himself and she fell silent and stepped back to flank the alpha male. she had nothing left to contribute -- she had done her duty by intercepting the stranger at their borders. now, she simply waited.