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Her way back to the Rise was slow.  Riley's claws had gouged runnels into her sides and stomach as he'd struggled to get free, and his teeth had taken root in a few places near her throat.  Fortunately her own will to survive had won, though she felt little joy in the victory.  She had not known Riley, but still he had been kin.  It was only fortunate he had not also been pack.

@Mulherin had given pursuit.  Wealda had wished to join him, but there was one who remained.  And so instead she ushered her newfound shadow @Ruckus towards the Rise.  She would carry him if he began to fall behind.

They were a strong child.  She did not even think to consider it strange, how willingly they followed the one who had slain their father.  For the same reason she had not hesitated to do the slaying in the first place.  Her only thought was to protect. 

She did not enter far before slowing, then lingering on the fringes of the territory.  She had been near sickness; she could not carry it into their midst.  Wealda sank to her haunches, then turned to once more to inspect her sister's son.  It was strange to see that familiar mask on something so small.