Blacktail Deer Plateau Point proven

issun had been keeping a close eye on minori since the bear attack. he’d come to her den everyday to see how she was fairing. she didn’t wake up for the first few days and he worried she’d never rise again. but she did, and it was a relief. he expected her to bounce back into her usual self again, but that wasn’t the case.

days passed by and minori was still hunkered down in that same old den. isolated from the rest of the pack, including himself. issun went out of his way to bring her food after his patrols. he would attempt to make conversation with her, but her replies were always blunt, like she wished to get rid of him as soon as possible. it was confusing and upsetting.

the day went by as usual. issun patrolled, then dug up a hare he had caught earlier before making his way towards minori’s den. a part of him wondered why he kept on doing this. she clearly wanted to distance herself from the pack, why did he insist on helping her? well, she was his friend, and he admittedly favored her over anyone else. that’s what friends are for right?

a dark flash through the trees caught his attention. it was minori. weird seeing her away from her usual spot, but it made him happy. maybe she was feeling better now. he immediately went after her and called out, “’ait up!” through plush rabbit fur.