Blacktail Deer Plateau The Disappearance and the Claim

When Hawkeye nudged her aside and marked the same place, Pied did not interpret this as a slight. Instead, she knew the Alpha simply wanted to douse the borders in her scent, to complement Pied's. The subordinate female stood off to the side, fighting back a yawn, as she waited for Hawkeye to finish.

While Hawkeye didn't seem to be bothered by the tension between herself and Leto, Pied couldn't help but feel concerned. The last thing this pack needed was discord in the ranks. If those at the top were at odds, it would trickle down to the rest of the pack and everything could go sour.

They began to roam along the edges of the plateau, Hawkeye in front and Pied steadfastly loping in her Alpha's wake. Her tongue darted out to dampen her dry nose and lips. She said nothing, spending her energy on keeping up with her leader, surveying the land with all her applicable senses and occasionally squatting to sprinkle her scent.