Ocean's Breath Plateau Abreast of Waves

Yeah? he half-asked, thinking of all the times he'd done much the same in years past. In packs past. In families past. You want some company on that mission? He certainly had the experience, and he figured the buddy system was always a good one to use in these cases. Winter was coming down hard, and it was unlikely to let up anytime soon. It seemed safer to go with a friend than alone. Phox had no intention of doing anything on his own again if he didn't have to. Last time he'd done that, he'd come home with one less leg.

Unless you've already picked somebody else to help you, of course. There was always the possibility that Heph was playing the field a bit more than he was. Not that he could blame her. She was young, had all four legs, and she had a good thing going for her here in Moontide.