Swiftcurrent Creek never lonely, just alone

Another woman met her, small and scarred and to the untrained eye, otherwise ordinary. But she'd midwifed enough to know the early stages of pregnancy, and knew the season enough to know that this deep into spring, one could count on a woman's soft contours as being more than extra weight packed on in the feasts that often followed a long winter.

A strong border, a litter on its way. Already, this pack showed good signs of life.

Afternoon, she said with a courteous tip of her head. Small talk or business? She cut to the chase. I'm a traveling healer, looking for a place to take on as a long term commitment. To settle, as some might say. What's your situation like here?

Were they in need of helping paws, or did they already have someone to fill those shoes?

Little did she know she's talking to one of the best healers around!! <33