Deepwood Weald So lovely on the eyes.

She watched the pathetic display when Tulugak swooped down from a nearby branch upon her shoulder. He had kept his distance ever since she began showing signs of her pregnancy, but was now willing to protect her at the border. What a kind friend was behind that pesky demeanor and flesh-pulling claws.

My children will be too, soon. She responded. We do not offer our food to strangers. Winter is over, I am sure finding a meal will be easy enough when it warms up. If the boy wanted food, he should hunt or find someplace that didn't mind handing out resources. Nyx was a little more cranky than normal, so perhaps that's why she didn't immediately think of recruiting him.