Swiftcurrent Creek rise to the occasion

Just when things seemed to be going well, and most of the wolves approved of Paarthurnax's presence, though perhaps not her association with Shadow, Falwasi appeared with an honest opinion. Kaskara's initial instinct was to tell her to be quiet, but she held her tongue as Scimitar spoke to her. Kas considered Falwasi a friend and understood her concern for the creek. It was worrisome that they had accepted a pregnant woman into their ranks whose ex-mate might take it upon himself to attack them. And with the failed hunts lately, they weren't the strongest they could be, certainly.

Kaskara noticed Paar's reaction and whined softly, letting her fiery friend know that she hurt for her. Then her gaze snapped back to Falwasi, wondering what she would make of all this. "We defend her with our lives because Paarthurnax is one of ours, Falwasi. She is a creek wolf. I would risk my life for you, if you asked it of me, so I will risk it for her." There was more she wanted to say, but Scimitar's calm tone had chilled her hot temper. As the beta of the creek, she would need to control that fiery temper more readily and without the aide of anyone else. She'd have to only rely on herself to remain calm.

Kas looked out over the others, her two-toned gaze pausing over each wolf in turn, watching for signs of unrest or agitation. They needed to be able to speak their minds, as Falwasi did, without fear of retribution. At Scimitar's final words, Kaskara looked back at him and said, "There is still the option of finding another home, far away from both threats that beckon at our doors. It may not be a popular choice, but it is still our choice to make, as a pack." The last thing she wanted to do was decide for them and have half the wolves refuse to leave or half refuse to stay. Ideally, it would be all or nothing.