Heron Lake Plateau shouldn't you both be in bed.

the extent of the boy's pride seemed endless. intrigued by the show, shadow took a step forward to examine the blackthorn stripe. sounds of awe were mindlessly released as he listened to the boy brag.

that stripe would be something that he continued to look for. shadow silently cursed his monochrome pelage, wishing that he'd been given the correct genes to mimick this feature.

and you guys all live here? he asked. it might be fun to impersonate a lost relative, he thought, but if the entire family was based in the wilds then his efforts would likely prove useless. it must be awesome to have such a huge family.