Heron Lake Plateau First storm

Wildfire wasn't sure what had kept @Raven from coming to visit, though she knew better than to think her sister was avoiding her, blowing her off or any such silliness. Surely the medicine woman was simply busy. Perhaps she'd resumed the Alpha role as rumored and there were more demands on her time than ever. Or maybe she'd gone into heat and was preparing for her next batch of children. There were any number of reasons, all of them valid, so if Raven couldn't come to her, then Wildfire would go to Raven.

She had carved out some free time this afternoon, leaving the pups in @Eljay's capable care and reminding @Kiwi and the rest to keep a close eye on the borders. It wasn't long before she drew up beneath the plateau's shadow, her chestnut eyes roving upward to the sharp bluff. As she did so, she felt a twinge in her throat. It had developed over the past few days and when she'd asked her mate to take a look, he'd told her there was some swelling. It didn't hurt exactly, but the skin around her jawbone was tender to the touch and sensitive to movement. This was another reason she'd made a point to come find the caregiver.

Ignoring the dull ache it engendered, Wildfire tossed her head skyward and sent up a soft howl for her sister.