Whitefish River It's just another chain reaction

The sun had started its descent as the call rang out. Ira had been doing her best to settle down the kids so they could start wrapping up their exploration for the day as the request met her ears. She couldn't help but let the small sigh escape her as she nudged the pups towards the den. There was never a dull moment now that the three were on their feet, but truthfully Ira wouldn't change a thing. Once the Count had made sure they were all settled within the den, she would leave to hear the Physician's news instructing each pup to stay with a quick kiss to their heads.

Turning from the den, Ira entered a brisk trot to the borders. It was strange for Speedy to call from the edges of the territory, but perhaps she had found something or someone. Soon it would become clear that it was the latter as two figures came into view, though it was rather obvious from the man's state that something horrible had happened. Speedy, She nodded to her friend before fully turning to the stranger Who's this? What caused your injuries? It was clear that the man was no threat, but the potential for something else lingering made her skin crawl.