The Bracken Woods never meant to cause you no pain

Embarassed to have been caught away from her post, Nigaq quickly fell into submission. Yes, she replied, I will return to work immediately. Her body was sore from days of movement, but not sore enough to keep her from her duties. An apologetic gaze was turned to Uriel as she began to walk back toward the border, tail swishing in silent invitation.

I have secured the perimeter. There are some areas which need to be improved, but all with time. Nigaq tried to subdue her wincing, to ignore the aching of her joints. Uriel needed to know that she was the competent wolf she had promised herself to be.