Bearclaw Valley Thump, Thump, Thump

Made slightly paranoid by the news of conflict that had befallen the rich, perfumed wolves, Ameline thought it best to check in on the Valley- to make certain it had not been claimed by a group of rogues in their absence. Her heart found an uncomfortable place to ride out the journey in a place near her throat; she was not sure what they could do if any others had come to settle in their home. 

…Aside from marching back to the group hunt, and asking for help just as the wolves of Akashingo had done. But by then, all of the soldier-types might have departed.

Rather than hostile parasites, though, she found herself tailing the trail of a lone female, wandering toward the valley’s entrance where the ridges began to rise. In spite of travelling through hard rain, the wolverine-girl persevered, and lifted her soggy tail aloft when she caught sight of the loner. 

She called out with a bark- hoping to grab the woman’s attention and detour her course.