Stone Circle he is without a heart

<3 i kept this vague also, and tried to wrap it up so we can either archive here, or after anyone else who wants to post, posts. i did some light assumptions (astara getting hurt/chased away) so LMK if they're not okay

her first target was the old-timer, but as she fought against him she saw toad fall to the side.

in a moment, the tide of ursus had changed -- with toad down, astara knew they must make their point and then escape with their lives.

she was distracted by her clansmate's fall, and it was then polaris roared to life and struck her; crimson bled freely from the raven's muzzle as the snow-waif's fangs raked across her cheek and split her muzzle.

astara fought back as she was able, countering now -- the offensive had dwindled down, and ursus had made their mark.

she howled a retreat, fighting against the pale firebrand as she pursued after astara, relentless. the nightshade snapped and countered where she could, but her focus now was on toad, and hauling him home.

she attempted one last shove to free herself of polaris, and looking to merrick and evien (protect my back, her eyes seemed to say) swung her muzzle down to toad and began to haul him for home.

one body was enough to leave at easthollow's borders -- astara would not let that number become two.