Heron Lake Plateau Purpose.

He left only briefly to catch more food for Camilla. It seemed things had stabilized, and he was thankful for that. The new father wasn't sure any of them could handle much more trauma at this point. Towhee was often around, and when he got back, she was still nearby (of course). Phox couldn't coherently count the days since they had been born, but they were getting a little bit stronger, and he felt like they might be able to move them now. Not that he was going to make that decision himself.

The small squirrel would have to do for Camilla's breakfast. He set it down at her feet, nudging it toward her. He took a step back, then looked at the two tiny creatures clawing at her. They had certainly inherited her appetite.

Do you think we can move them to the den today? The risk of being out here was great, and he didn't want to stay out in the open like this forever.