Ravensblood Forest and out in the woods lighting struck

Bade to stay behind among the shadows, Mou accepted his role. He kept watch of the children as they settled and Maegi went on. Should they try to leave him, he would reprimand them in his own stern, silent way. Quick to scruff the more rambunctious Vesper who often led the rest to trouble - though, as the time moved on, the children remained mostly placid.

His watching eye remained upon the children but Mou's ears kept tabs of where Maegi traveled. She did not go far — and when she stopped, he thought he heard her gasp; then came that voice again but speaking so lowly that he could not make out the word. The fur of Mou's shoulders was too damp to spike, yet he felt the nervous sensation of danger all the same, and situated himself nearer the children as a result.

Feel free to carry on without me for a bit if you want!