Redhawk Caldera We're on the frontlines

Ruenna was the one responding to howls these days, given that Towhee seemed either too sick or too down to keep her normal post at the mouth of the Caldera. And since Ruenna was answering howls, that meant that the Caldera's visitors would need to exercise some measure of patience. Ruenna's limp had improved somewhat thanks to her daily hydrotherapy, but her top speed was still a far cry from anything that could be considered quick.  

At first, she thought that Fennec had beaten her here, but as she approached she realized it was Caracal. Stars, the pups sure were growing quickly at this stage. He addressed the visitor (visitors?) with a little more coldness than Ruenna thought was strictly necessary, although it was rather reminiscent of the way Towhee would greet strangers. Ruenna drew up beside Caracal, waiting to hear the visitor's response.