Bearclaw Valley "—learn to use these things."

Slowly, she began to emerge from her hormone-riddled state, that had clouded her judgement and impulses. She found herself becoming more vigilant, more defensive over the Valley’s security, and more hopeful that the small family would thrive. 

The new comer still aroused some suspicion from her, curiosity as well. So she tracked him deeper into the valley, scenting his tracks where they disappeared into shadow. Her eyes glinting, she moved to follow and see what the larder might contain when the massive man himself emerged from the space, blinking in the sunlight. 

”What’th that?” She asked, gesturing past him to the dark entrance from which he had emerged.