Heron Lake Plateau First storm

He didn't bother to mention that they'd lost two of the pups on their day of birth. It was too hard to bring up, and at this point, he just wanted to be happy for Fig and Fenn. I appreciate it, he said when she offered her condolences. It had been a rough couple of weeks, but he was finally feeling like some semblance of normalcy was returning to him, bit by bit.

Wildfire proposed they get the kids together when they were old enough, and he nodded in agreement. Fig and Fenn just started exploring outside a little bit. I'm sure they'd love to explore further when they're able. He tried to remember whatever timeline Raven had given him for how far they'd be able to travel at any given age. It'll be at least another few months before they can venture that far. But he was looking forward to watching them grow, even if he was sure they were going to do it way, way too fast.

Fox, our mom... she was red like you, wasn't she? he asked, reminded by the wolf who had appeared in his dream.