Redhawk Caldera We were born to live a long and happy life

A few short rounds!! No post order <3 I'll leave each open for a few days but this is mainly just to finally denote this happening! Pups (and packmates) are welcome but not required, assuming everyone is here regardless

It was finally time. It was past time, in actuality, but Maia hadn't realized how late in the year it had gotten. @Shenanigans' recent declaration of love, combined with @Ceridwen's news that she wanted to go exploring, had served as reminders (one a bit easier to handle than the other.). She'd chatted with her daughter and @Eljay into the night and tried to convince her to wait until the weather warmed, but she was so eager, Maia could tell she would leave regardless. So she'd instead given her a destination she might want to use for the winter... her own family's pack, south of here a ways. The further south she went, the better the weather she would find.

It was time. The kids were all nearly full grown and enthusiastic to begin living their lives. Maia called the pack together, still feeling a bit odd to be doing so, but taking comfort from Eljay's warm presence at her side. She'd invite @Teya to join her on her other when she arrived. She could speak for @Sorana if she wanted, but Maia's words were to all of them.

When they'd gathered, Maia looked at each of them and smiled, her eyes getting a little misty when she looked at Ceridwen first. It was getting harder and harder, even for her, to let them go. You've all grown so much over the past seasons, and learned so many things. You'll keep learning, and keep growing, even when you're our age and beyond. She laughed a little, breaking the sad feeling. But it's time for you to join Brecheliant in full. We're all so proud of you, and we can't wait to see how you shine as you find who you're meant to be. She stepped forward and touched each of their foreheads with her muzzle. Ceridwen. @Aiden. Jay. @Chickadee. @Shenanigans. Sorana.

Then she looked to the rest of the members gathered and, subtly, leaned against Eljay for a moment before taking a breath and speaking to everyone. Join me in welcoming our new Family! Then she lifted her muzzle and howled a call of celebration.

Soon they would need to organize a hunt. She would likely approach @Bronco for something like that, or see if Teya wanted to lead it. Cooperative hunting was something she didn't mind participating in, but she did not think it was something she could lead. Better to let an expert take point.