Redsand Canyon Shuffle, shuffle Jab

Aquene was trying to be more aware about the comings and goings of those in the pack, especially with Germanicus and the crew hopefully returning within the next day or so from Akashingo. She would feel better to know that the rest of the pack had returned safely and that the murderer had been found. She had stepped outside only for a moment to stretch her limbs, not eager to wander far from her sons or Towhee’s children. Towhee had been sticking close to her as well, and she preferred it that way. It let her keep an eye on her as well.
 
She couldn’t imagine how hard it was for her to stay away from her own children when it came to feeding. Aquene would have taken it hard because it had helped her form that strong bond… but it was necessary. She worried the maternal instinct would call too strong with her friend and that it would result in a rift because of her orders as doctor. She spotted a man, one she did not recognize. “Soldier.” She greeted who she assumed to be the new auxillary. “What is your name?”