Wapun Meadow But in all chaos, there is calculation.

@Uki Forward dated to 7/15

The heat of the late afternoon had made it pretty much impossible for Taki to sleep. Not that she really wanted to sleep anyway; she was too restless. Because she was responsible for leading her family to their new home, her mind was always busy. Usually, she was mentally planning their route, making absolutely sure she wouldn't lead them in the wrong direction. She also worried about the pups and how they were faring on their journey. She always made sure to check on the pups first every time they stopped, along with checking to make sure @Shivali (for visibility) was okay. She had the added burden of nursing, so Taki constantly worried whether or not she was getting enough food and rest. Fortunately, she knew @Tahani (for visibility) would also be on top of taking care of mom and babies. 

These thoughts all plagued her mind as she attempted to rest in the heat of the sun, and she finally just gave up. She stood and trotted over to @Tomkin and @Siarut (for visibility) and let them know she was going to patrol. They sometimes patrolled together, but Taki was extra worried about the groups safety in the open meadow and she and Sia had decided they would all take turns patrolling while here. 

So, leaving her family near the creek in the center of the territory, Taki headed a little ways out towards the edges of the meadow where a small gathering of trees provided some much needed shade. From there she started her normal circular patrol pattern with her family at the center. She was deep in focus as she took in the scents. One thing that became alarmingly clear was that were at least two packs nearby; it made Taki nervous. Packs were territorial and may find their presence threatening. When she went back to the group, she would voice her concerns and maybe suggest they didn't stay too long. With that settled, Taki continued her patrol, grateful for the distraction from her overly-active mind.