Bearclaw Valley dusty flowers

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indra awoke with a start, laurel's cold nose to her cheek.

at first, she was only aware of the cold -- then, the world slowly crept in. @Marten and @Nunataq, at her side -- xan's mate gone -- xan, not here -- laurel, before her.

she shifted upright sleepily, a yawn pressing forth from her muzzle. her tongue curled in her jaws and she closed her mouth with a snap. life's recent events were still strange to her, still being digested -- and she slowly stirred into real cognizance, she realized both of the puppies she was caring would be hungry soon. blinking exhaustedly, but no more tired then laurel, indra rose and gave her sister an affectionate lick. "what's up?"