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At the time of his soft call, Tzila had been out, with @Arius and @Ensio in tow. The boys were still young, but growing rapidly. The watchful mother decided that today was as good as any to take them further from the relative safety of the rendezvous site, to familiarize them with the more important landmarks of the territory. But they were given stern instructions not to stray too far from her side, even for a second.

She thought back to last year, when rearing Sotiris. Perhaps she had been too overprotective with him. Had coddled him too much. This year she still could not quell her protective streak, but was determined not be suffocating. Young needed to explore and romp. Room to breathe, and yes, even learn small but important lessons on their own. Tzila would always be watching them with a hawks eye, more confident in knowing Wintersbane, their father, was always close at hand. It was his first time rearing children, but she had no doubt that he would be sterling parental figure.

Arriving with the boys closely following, Tzila was pleased to see @Makatza with her mate. Another agouti male she had not formally met, Ezrah, was also present. Wayfarer was there too. Quickly, the foraging group of turkeys caught her eye. An opportunity to be exploited. Before either of her sons could rush forward and spoil the hunt before it began, she hushed in a soft voice. "Step softly and don't get too close. You can watch, but you are too young for a hunt." She sent them a soft but firm glance and moved to join her husband at his side. Her steps were soft, silent. Her body kept slightly low to the ground. "I can't say I have had much experience in hunting prey of the feathered variety before..." Yet her tone was still optimistic, welcoming of the challenge.