Swiftcurrent Creek The sun shines down from above

She had been back at the creek for nearly a week and already Bones felt much better. Her face was still gaunt and her ribs still shone beneath her ashy pelt, yet she was wanting for neither food nor rest. Perhaps in a few days, she might even be strong enough to visit the plateau, especially since Ira would be there to help her and keep her company.

For now, the Pi took it easy. She didn't fancy herself a Warden, yet she loped around the borders nonetheless this morning, simply to stretch her legs and stay warm in this damp, chilly air. When her pastel eyes caught sight of another wolf further along, she moseyed toward him, keeping her head and tail bowed out of respect.

"Ahoy!" she said brightly when she drew near. "Good morning! I'm Bones, the resident Pi-rate," Bones quipped with a friendly wag of her tail. "Who're ye and how're ye?"