Wapun Meadow Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight

she had no qualms with the strategy set forth by the regina, but her stomach still shifted with nervous anticipation. she slunk forward, close enough so that both daughters and cole could hear before they set forward; a soft, whispered, "be careful," ushered forth.

she knew what these hoofed giants were capable of.

motherly instincts took her to immediately shepherding the youngest of them, both her own girls and the leader's. she surged forward, keeping a safe distance, and demonstrated how to safely go about guiding the bison into fleeing.

after a beat she backed off, giving space for the girls and others to take over, her attention bouncing from one youth to the next, words of encouragement and guidance offered to any she thought might need it.