Swiftcurrent Creek Our song has not been sung

Relonikiv claimed that Outside was bad. How could this place of copious scents, sights, and sounds be bad? As if to answer his unspoken question, Relonikiv put a paw on his muzzle and complained. Outside was bad after all. After making that conclusion, Julius' attention was drawn towards Relonikiv's muzzle.

Julius started to sniff near where Relonikiv had his paw. When Relonikiv had his mouth closed there was a faint scent he recognized. It was a scent that came with the food that wasn't milk. When Relonikiv opened his mouth to speak it became stronger. However, Julius didn't connect the scent of blood to Relonikiv's injured tongue. The scent of blood meant good things, such as a meal, do how could it be linked to something bad?

Julius did realize that Relonikiv wanted to go back inside. "Ossa bawd! Insa gud!" He agreed. Then, Julius walked towards the den, leading Relonikiv inside.