Hideaway Strath That perfect moment, the last tear you shed

@Kynareth Deagon /alduin @Atka @Nyra @Arlette @Derge @Turmeric @Thyme @Mulberry @Hemlocke @Charles @Vein /whrist @Leigh @Aerin @Patroclus @Ramesses @Fig

set for 5/11 early morning, mid 60s, sunny
come meet all the babies!!

It had become too difficult to keep the children confined to the den at all times. They were eager to explore, and she didn't want to squash their curiosity; she wanted them to be strong and self-sufficient, even if that meant she couldn't protect them from everything anymore. At some point they needed to start growing up. 

So after the sun rose and everyone had been fed hers and Ky's regurgitated breakfast, she told them it was time to meet the pack. She had ushered them to the chosen rendezvous site, careful to go slow. She was on high alert even with her husband at her side. They needed to start growing, but they were still young enough that they needed protection while they explored. 

Once they had settled in the right place, she looked to the boys. You need to be respectful to your pack mates when they come to meet you, she told them, her voice stern like it tended to get when she expected them to follow her orders. And you stay in this area where your father and I can see you. No wandering off and getting into trouble. 

She called for Arlette and Derg first, hoping she would bring her children out to meet the pack, as well as the boys. She was eager for them to get to know each other. Even when she refused to let anyone see them, she had been looking forward to her time with Arlette and her pups. She was excited to meet them.  

Next she called for the rest of the pack, her excited howl holding the promise of seeing their new packmates. But as welcoming as she was, she still watched the boys like a hawk, ready to jump in and intervene if needed. She kissed Ky on the cheek and then sat back and waited.