Whitebark Stream two, again [birthing thread]

Just an acknowledgement from Artyom, yaaaaay puppies!   <3

He had wanted to check in on Grezig sooner, but with Dawn having delivered their pups on the eve of Kavik's return, the new father had been loathe to leave his mate and offspring unless he truly needed to. 

He did feel guilty, however, and it was on day three that Artyom tore himself away to check in with his comrade. It would be good for the sterling leader to have some time alone with their newborns, he decided, while he dealt with the world beyond the whelping hollow.

On arrival (with a peace offering of plump rabbit within his jaws) to that of the tawny Grezig, however, the fresh scent of birthgiving stopped the leader in his tracks. Artyom pricked each of his ears forward and stared ahead for a moment, unwilling to venture any closer to a protective new parent's space as he lowered his gift to the snowy earth. He lifted his head and looked around for @Kavik, made to exchange a warm glance with him should he look his way, and moved off to leave the group at peace.