Swiftcurrent Creek we fell through the ice when we tried not to slip

He only had a small amount of time—Shardik was watching the trio of pups and within an hour he intended for them to be on the way to Riverclan… But he could not go without seeing @Lestan, not after what Kelsier had spoken to him.

Their old den abandoned—the shadow runner came to their new home, uttering a gentle call to his cousin, wondering if they were even home—and hoping not to disturb @Reverie or Blossom, should they be sleeping.

Something about the quiet of it felt misplaced—and as the spring sun warmed the frosted tips along his shoulders, there was a certain chill within the air, despite the promising weather.