Rising Sun Valley the family

The main focus of his journey were the pups -- he kept careful watch over them, though every so often, his eyes would steal over Paarthurnax.. as if having to verify to himself that she was indeed not only alive and well -- but real. Kaskara and Kieran seemed to travel together, much to the Alpha's amusement, and Bazi would drift among their pack mates, though there was a stolen moment where she was away from his line of sight.

When she returned, her eyes were glassy, and the cinnamon wolf watched her with growing concern, his brows furrowing as she moved alongside him. He slowed down as he felt her nose to his chest, and with a stolen look to the group as they became more distanced, his one good ear would flicker in attention to his lover as she spoke. "Bazi, what's wrong?" His voice was a gentle rumble -- concern etched in his tone, and for a stolen moment, he wondered if she was having regrets now.. if she instead wanted to turn back and be at the Creek with the few that had remained there.