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She lowered her muzzle to the ground and began to sift through the scents she found. Prey, strangers, Mesa...but no Ego. She wasn't surprised, but it didn't lessen the sinking feeling in her chest. She supposed most would have given up their search by now, but she just couldn't bear to stop. She felt like by at least searching, she could still hold on to some part of her son. 

Mesa's voice pulled her from her thoughts, and her heart dropped into her stomach at his precarious position. She rushed over, issuing a worried: Ego, watch what you're doing! She quickly placed herself between him and the edge, and attempted to herd him to safety. You have to be careful out here, she said sternly. Twice now today, he had put himself in danger.