Bearclaw Valley however dangerous this may be

Ursus was blessed, Evien thought, though he still felt a stab of unease at the idea that Merrick and Leila were to be parents. Merrick looked happy enough, though, and perhaps that meant he was coming to terms with the idea. A slow nod was the healer's response to the announcement and he got to his feet to walk away, offering a slow wag of his tail in approval. If anyone needed him, they could find him later.