Grouse Thicket Schmoyoho, accent on the yo.

That was good to hear (or half-hear, as Kaertok was already starting to doze off). His eyes were already closed by the time she mentioned round two, although he would remember it when he woke (and yes, they would go at it again). After that, and likely another nap, Kaertok would continue his search for Raleska and Isi. There was still much ground to cover.

Before they went their separate ways, Kaertok was sure to mention that he was staying with a pack far to the west, in case Towhee happened to be able to pass a message along. Even if she wasn't able to make it out that far (many wolves he met never strayed far from home), Kaertok imagined he would swing by here from time to time to see if she had any more news for him.