Mount Apikuni Those Claws Dig Deep

He seemed conflicted about something, and sadness broke through his expression for the barest of seconds. Then he continued, and it all made sense. Cubs. Before becoming a mother herself, she might have rolled her eyes at that, maybe thought he was weak for not finishing the job anyway. But now, she wondered if she would have been able to kill a mother. Of course, if it were to stay alive, she wouldn't hesitate, but if she knew they could both go their separate ways...

She nodded once, understanding in her eyes. Then she glanced again at his wounds. Have you cleaned those? she asked, raising a curious eyebrow.