Redhawk Caldera Fuzzy Trouble-butts

Since Somnia's gone and Raven's on absence, I'm going to edit a conclusion onto this post (as of Mar. 19). If either one of you (Houkie or Chelsie) wants to continue this later, just send me a PM and I'll revive this!

Undeterred by her sister's toothless bite, Raven bustled right past and began exploring the Gamma's other paw. Wildfire righted herself and resumed her own investigation of Somnia's right foot. She thrust her tiny snout in between two of the would-be Caretaker's toes and discovered the thin webbed membrane there. She began to gum it, squeaking happily at the strange texture.

Above them, Peregrine had been watching his daughters with a goofy smile on his face. When Somnia proposed a hunt, he glanced up at her and caught sight of Nightjar making a break for it by scooting beneath the Gamma. "Grab him!" he urged, surprised and a little impressed at his son's speedy waddle. "They'll keep you on your toes," he quipped, "when they're not busy eating them."

"That's a great idea. We probably can't participate ourselves but we'll be happy to reap the rewards," he finally answered with a wink. "You're a proven Gamekeper. By all means, you're welcome to lead it," he added in case Somnia was doubtful whether to host a hunt without the Alpha pair. Fox could use the fresh meat and it was a perfect outlet for the caldera's members to celebrate the future of their pack.

Meanwhile, Wildfire had grown tired of the webbing between Somnia's toes. She wiggled backward, her chin sinking to the den floor as she heaved a dramatic sigh. When nothing happened, she rolled onto her side and hiked her free hind leg into the air, exposing her pale belly to the Gamma and simultaneously unleashing a loud yelp for attention and an ungodly fart.

When still nothing happened, she fell fast asleep in that very position. The adults left her like that for a while (mostly because they were busy chatting but also because it was amusing), though eventually Somnia's visit ended and Wildfire and her siblings were rounded up and placed back at their mother's flank for a proper nap.