Heron Lake Plateau sky fire above, ice below the hearth

Raven was nice.  She didn't seem like an alpha, she seemed like a mom, and there was something about it that was comforting to the young firebrand.  

Sure.  Maybe I can help you with some for your cache, too, since I'll be using some of your stores up.  She followed Raven along the bank, strolling alongside the Redhawk alpha with ease.  So um, if you don't mind me asking, how long?  She gestured to the Redhawk's protruding belly, but she seemed to shy from the question as if it were something too personal.