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mountain boulder listened, but he did not intend to leave the rise. thorn caller spoke of departure, branching, but this was for the young to do. he was not only an established pack member, he was leadership.

in his mind, dispersal was for yearlings. 

being driven out was something else entirely. 

after today, red woman would know. her reaction would determine his future, as it always had. 

but he would not leave without moon runner, and he would not make a choice of that nature without her input. this included remaining even if wealda did not accept his decision to protect a den outside the rise for new snow.

a note, crooned. mountain boulder stood and shook off the earth, gesturing toward the redtail land. he was ready to return for the day.