Moonspear kipigniugun ⚭

vague-y vagueness <3

He patrolled on through the darkest hours and was only able to start winding down as the dawn started to approach. His mind wouldn't rest, leaving the body not far behind despite the inklings of fatigue he was beginning to carry with him too, so he vented it where he could best--duty. But, even that must wind down eventually, for the Spear's boundaries were covered by many eyes and paws these days, all accompanied by a set of teeth not to be questioned, and right now, many of them were probably fresher on the task than him. He eased off, gradually.

Jarilo had slowly turned his route inward, and took his way to a path steering towards Kukutux's home, but on his arrival, he found her not there. Only fresh enough scent to keep his hopes afloat, yet tinged with what creeping realization distinctly pooled nervousness right in his belly--with a fear he must keep at bay. Still, he lifted his nose and followed on with a stretchy, lurking trot, towards the creek until he saw her.

Hesitance was not his for now, but he stepped closer quietly, saying nothing yet beyond the tilt to his head and the conservative posture he backed it with, suggesting all of his questions, concerns, worries, and nerves frayed down to their finest fibers. He did not come to interrupt, though the relief to find her alone and without his brothers was difficult not to sense...