Moonspear Fattening Up.

He gave Nashua a gentle nudge, shoulder to shoulder, as the boy grew embarrassed. He'd have to investigate further into this unique talent of interspecies communication. Heck, maybe it would do them all some good to learn.

It's better this way, Killdeer replied, though he didn't truly believe that. He certainly wasn't going to push back against majority opinion, though. C'mon, let's go. We'll make sure that area's off-limits and keep well clear of it in the spring.

With a smile, he followed the departing wolves, glancing to Nashua in indication he should follow.

Tell me more about your big, furry friend, he chuckled, once the boy had caught him up.