Arrow Lake strode through the gates, defiant in every stride

they shared a grin as they went, ingram nosing along the ground in intent. there was a scent just on the cusp of his nose — he followed it all the while a single ear turned back to hear blodreina’s words. 

jest as it was, ingram was bolstered by her promise to protect him. he knew he could be pathetic — but knowing she had his back was empowering. he glanced from the ground he was inspecting, a grin curling his gums. nonsense, you’re contributing more than the rest of us can. he commented, drawing a paw across a hole he had just found. new life is important in packs. it helps us grow. brings us closer together. he kept prodding the hole as he went, wondering if it was badger or fox. have you thought of a name yet?