Blacktail Deer Plateau So long, lonesome

"Ah," he replied, feeling appreciative of Blue Willow's thoughtfulness and effort, even if he agreed that Fox might not put her faith in the Healer's medicine. "I've noticed that she doesn't seem interested in natural remedies beyond cleaning," he said thoughtfully, perhaps unwittingly easing her mind somewhat. "I will make sure she knows you're tried and true," he added, giving her a lopsided smile.

Peregrine silently fed Atticus the last few bites of gopher meat, then licked his muzzle and paws clean. "Speaking of my wife, I think I'm gonna go check in with her. I'll see you around suppertime, if you're here," the swarthy male said, rising and preparing to leave. He slipped the medic an affectionate nuzzle, pressed his muzzle to his brother's temple, then turned and loped away into the woods.