Swiftcurrent Creek When the wind blows

Several strapping men had joined Swiftcurrent Creek. It pleased Bazi as much as it terrified Scimitar. Large, strong wolves meant more bodies to guard the borders and keep the pack safe - and Cadfael, as he had proven with the arrival of Remus, was a diligent patrolman.

From her spot downwind, nestled in the arms of a lonely old tree, Bazi watched him move to and fro along the imprecisely defined border. Eventually, she got to her feet and shot a bark in the dark wolf's direction before moving towards him at at a brisk trot. "Ahoy," she greeted when he was within earshot - a fondly remembered Bones-ism. "Keeping us ladies safe?"