Verdigris Ravine Flux

No posting order! Final round in 3-4 days <3

Her son's voice rose in protest. Candle's own pride swelled alongside her mate's, warmth in her eyes as she regarded the Cavetreader. A boy made for the shadows; the light in his heart shone brightly into the darkness. The Candlekeeper was quiet as her mate spoke.

To be a child again; to see the world so black and white. She nearly envied Brac even as she felt grief for what he must learn.

We will fight, Candle's own promise followed in the silence. We fight, and we hide. This is how we survive. Her gaze was steady on her son, but moved over the other children as well.

We stand for what is ours - this is ours. Family. Not ravine, The ravine was nothing but a beautiful place to sleep, lush hunting grounds, a valuable thing in its own right but — their family came first. Clan now, even as Tribe flowed through their veins and always would.