Duskfire Glacier bittersüß

The malguk had risen long before the sun as usual. Sleep was a waste of time that could be better spent with more productive things. She had first checked in on Sia to see how he was doing and if he needed anything from her. Whatever issues they had before he got sick were put aside for now; all she wanted was for her brother to get better, and she had gladly taken over all leadership responsibilities while he healed. After he had assured her that he didn't require anything, Taki went on to start her morning patrol. 

The sun had peaked over the mountains announcing the morning while she made her way along the borders. It had been a quiet morning, and she had seen no packmates so far. She assumed most were either still asleep or just waking, not keeping anywhere near the strange sleep schedule she did. The call broke through the quiet and halted her steps, her ears twitching towards the sound. It was the male she had raced in the valley not too long ago, and curiosity urged her to answer his summons. 

She found him a ways from the borders, weasel on the ground at his feet, and the malguk stopped a few steps away. She met his lavender gaze, offering no spoken greeting as her snowy face held an inquisitive expression, seeking the reason for his call.