Swiftcurrent Creek what seemed so blue in the sunlight

"It’s been so long,” she mumbled into his fur, holding on to him as long as he’d allow. “I’m good,“ no, honestly, she was doing great, “I joined this pack, Swiftcurrent Creek, not too long ago, and I’m all settled in—got a garden going, too!” She pulled back to look up at his face. “I’ve got some fruit fermenting, too,” she wiggled his eyebrows, hoping to entice him to have a drink with her. It wasn’t strong, but it was just enough to give them a little buzz.

As Arric turned to began to walk away, Eshe took a step back from Slaney and watched for a moment. “Hey … Arric,” she called, hoping to catch him before he got too far. “Do you mind if I show my brother around?” She was unaware of what had happened before she arrived. ”We’ll behave ourselves,” she promised.