Blackfeather Woods [mandatory pack meeting] awaiting a word

Rowan piped up about supplementing Tundra's patrols and she shook her head quietly, one ear turning to catch Jakoul's remark before she nodded. That's right, Maegi agreed, staring at the Blackfeather boy. There are too many dangerous wolves out there to have you on the borders by yourself. Thank you for wanting to help protect the woods. . .but always patrol with an adult. She was more appreciative of his support than perhaps he'd ever know. They couldn't afford to lose another child.

Then Jakoul gave a status update on the disturbances beneath the earth, and she frowned, watching the Morta with turbulent eyes. Yes, she murmured, be safe. Stay away from anything that looks like it could collapse if you feel the ground start to shake.

She recalled Mahler's words about moving to more open ground. Should that be something they considered, given the circumstances? The falling trees had already claimed one life; how many more, before this crisis ended (if it did at all)? They'd have to drag Maegi's dead body from these woods before she left them, but it wasn't just her to keep in mind. It was them, she thought, looking at her little pack. All of them.

Thanks for coming, the Nona said brusquely, though not without kindness in her voice. Stay alert. Be safe. Come to us with any questions or problems, Maegi added, glancing at Jakoul. And with that, class dismissed.

probably final post from me -- feel free to jump in one last time and I will archive on Oct. 11!