Redtail Rise Aquaplane

she gives a gentle nod, pleased. Augur's been a good father to his extant pups, and she has no doubt he'll parent this next litter just as well. and, of course, to serve as father figure and mentor to this swarthy quartet. . .

noh' long, Avicus replies, shaking her head. if 'hhey are ahh'leep. an' are bein' wah'hed over. Reki has stepped into the babysitter role, but she supposes her daughter could, as well.

the thoughts that had occurred to her throughout the last few weeks were finally coming to fruition.

we needh a wolf goodh wi' care, she says, gazing seriously upon Masque's crimson visage. noh' a healer, buh'. . .one lookin' af'her puphh. Caru.

the wolf or wolves who'd served in that role in Bearclaw Valley had, in all likelihood, saved her life, shielding her and Aventus from her father's madness and propensity for bloodshed. and Masquerade, by her presence and help throughout the pregnancy, has proven herself several times over.

she cocks her head. will you?