Blacktail Deer Plateau i will kill you

Her tail waved happily behind her as he recognized her and drew nearer. She was quick to push her face against his, breathing deeply the aroma of their family, which was something she'd thought she'd forget in time. Saena worried when she came back that Pura would never return to his senses and rejoin the pack, but her fears were unfounded. He was here now, in good health, and his coat a good deal lighter than the last time they'd seen one another.

His question was unexpected—Pura had never been one for conversation. She was stunned for a moment, but responded gladly when she regained her composure. "I went south. There was a canyon there, and wildflowers. I needed to get away when... When Kisu left." The effect her true father's departure had on her was much greater than it should have been, considering their relationship was nonexistent. Maybe it was knowing he would abandon his children that caused so much grief.

"Where've you been?" she asked, though she knew the answer to that. Saena'd been told that Pura was living on the edge of their society, reclusive and unwilling to be seen. She hadn't gone looking for him, likely because she feared he would reject her as well.