Bearclaw Valley a tale of the ragged mountains

at first astara rebuked her red child's attempts at play -- she turned her cheek, shifted a shoulder away -- but the more it became clear that avicus was dogged, the more astara realized she would do the child no favors by being a lazy parent.

as avicus aimed a nip for her shoulder astara got up, standing square with her tail ever so slightly crooked to the side.

she might have looked menacing for any wolf who did not know her -- but a twinkle of mischief lingered in her gaze as she waited then, muscles tense, for avi to try once more.