Swiftcurrent Creek let the rain wash away the pain

He tightened his jaw as he avoided her eyes – he could see the dark cloud he had seemingly placed over his scouts on their return, when they had probably expected a joyous reaction. He could not pay heed to that now – there was other business to deal with, and casting Kieran a grateful look (completely oblivious to how annoyed his companion was for him) he waited for the two to be from sight, withholding a wince as Bazi hobbled by on sore paws.

He waited a few moments for them to be from ear shot, and casting a swift glance to Kaskara, he did not wait for her to erupt in to a lecture – instead, he needed to direct the conversation where it truly needed to go. “Paarthurnax has returned. Pregnant. With Shadow’s pups.” He was quiet then, awaiting a reaction – as protective as he was over the honeyed desert beauty, he also was full aware of the dangers her presence could place the pack in.