Otatso Wetlands will you be ready when the straw-boss calls?

the patter of feet behind her caused indra to stir to attention, turning around with a bristling fierceness to fend off her attacker. instead, it was the agile form of nunataq -- sleek and entirely unexpected so far from the valley.

"nuna!" indra half-exclaimed, half-scolded -- they were too far, and it both heartened and worried the beta to find the girl had followed her here. her gaze lifted around them, looking to see if she had been accompanied. relief fluttered about her as she realized nunataq was at least alone presently, although she appeared indisposed from the miles she had put under her. indra allowed a soft smile to wander across her muzzle, and nudged the girl with an affectionate gesture. "well, since you're here, two noses is better than one i guess."