Pride and Prejudice

Twig had been patrolling, it was one of her most productive pass times, she could get her paws moving and her mind occupied. There wasn’t usually anything exciting to see, but she was prepared just in case. With winter right around the corner predators would be eager to try and infiltrate Abaven and their stores so she had to be n her guard no matter how peaceful everything was.

The young Memoire was almost finished when she heard Beat’s call. There was no urgency so there likely wasn’t anything wrong. She was glad that he hadn’t put up any resistance in denning with her, and as he slowly integrated himself into the pack her sweet almost nephew was blossoming. She couldn’t take all of the credit, he had to want to get better and that quality was obvious in the way his ribs disappeared and his coat replenished.

Autumn made her way quickly to where she was summoned, ivory paws swift and lavender eyes widened in surprise as Beat and Corvus appeared. They were standing over a deer carcass, and Beat was looking more than proud of himself. ”Beat!” She offered excitedly, unable to resist nuzzling into his cheek as she guessed at the victory that lay before them. Her lilac gaze shifted to Corvus, and before she could even think she was offering him an affectionate nuzzle as well.

Surprise was obvious in her widened gaze as she nervously removed herself from his personal space. She turned back to the yearling, her pale features tinged with a rosy blush. ”Beat, you did it!”