Alpine Lake Thunderbirds are GO!

Just as unexpectedly as it had started, her heat ended. Wildfire wondered at its brevity (just four days!) but decided not to read too much into it. With its surcease, she no longer felt the need to stick to @Eljay's side at all times, though she did note (with some relief) that she still wanted to be around him. Just not all the time, she thought as she nudged his cheek and went on her way, glad for the freedom to get back to her leadership duties.

She was just fortifying some scent markers near the northern border when she heard a voice. Wildfire stopped to listen, head tilted. Aware she was being nosy, she nonetheless began making her way toward the source, emerging from the tree line to find Wraen and a slim, unkempt male. The Sovereign paused, then remembered her heat had gone. She approached with a watchful but friendly manner, not quite smiling but carrying herself in an approachable way.

"Hey there, Wraen. Who's your friend?"