Blacktail Deer Plateau Black Beatles

Ruenna was not far; with her recent rise in rank she thought to stick a little closer to home for the next moon or so, especially while Blacktail Deer Plateau seemed to be going through so many changes. Elixir's summons was a curiosity to Rue, but certainly not unwelcome. Perhaps the pack's counselor could help her come to terms with her somewhat complicated feelings she held about the Beta position. 

Or perhaps Elixir was exactly the wrong person to talk to about these feelings. Rue knew that the wolfdog had been with Liri and Kavik for longer, and it was possible that she would have complicated feelings about Liri's choice as well. Rue tried to dismiss the nagging feeling, but she worried that Elixir might think her ill-suited for the position. What if this was a confrontaion, and not simply a conversation?

Rue tried to push her worries aside as she drew up to Elixir. "Hi, Elixir," she greeted the woman quietly as she approached. "How are you feeling?" Although Rue's travels had kept her away from the Plateau, she had heard that Elixir had been under the weather for some time. Soft concern etched across her features as she awaited response.