Blacktail Deer Plateau Think on me and Smile Chile

Fin said nothing as Blue joined the mourning party, only shut her eyes against the painful twinge that came with hearing her say the word 'chile', just like Sun Spark always had. Her heart went out to the woman, and to the young wolf at the old man's side. A soft whine escaped from her when Peregrine shared the words of condolence that the Blackthorn couldn't muster. It was the best she could do, having never experienced a loss like this herself and having no idea what even to do or say.

The silver mockingbird's gaze drifted slowly to Sun Spark's closed eyes and there they stayed for a while. She was unaware when her alpha returned to her side, only becoming so when he spoke softly to her. She heard the question, but wasn't certain how to answer. Fin had liked the old wolf very much, but in truth, she had known very little about him. Was simple admiration or affection enough of a reason to say you were close to someone? A small shrug and nod combo was the only response she could come up with, followed by only a few words, "He was a kind wolf, and he had a good, long life."

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