Bearclaw Valley sing hallelujah

set directly after this thread. for @Astara <3

Merrick had said he deserved this newfound rank of his, but he did not feel right about it. Not until he had talked it over with the other leader and get her opinion on the subject. 

The healer walked toward the shadow's den, head lowered and ears angled forward. He didn't know if she was there or not, but it was the only place that he could think to look. "Leila?" he called, tilting his head to the side and setting himself down to wait. "Are you here?"