Swiftcurrent Creek soft buzz · pack meeting

Bazi rushed ahead of Alyss, Scout, and Jace - whose final exit from Swiftcurrent Creek she had borne witness to without realizing it. Razo, Tuwawi, and Njal were already there. The mother-to-be was heavy with pups now, and noticeably agitated. Her husband stood guard at her side.

Bazi took up position to Fox's right, giving their rust-red leader a nod and a look as if to say I know, even though 50% of what was about to be said would come as a surprise to her. It was Bazi that had commanded Ferdie to seek out their alpha for judgement, escorted by Jace - perhaps if he had gone alone, the black warrior would still be among them. The pearly Beta turned to squint in the direction they had come. Where was Jace?