Soothing Souls

With their bellies full, Bowen's mind moved on to other things. She wanted to play, but the prospect of doing so seemed to make Grim react negatively. Get hurt? While playing? She didn't think that he would hurt her, but if he didn't want to then she wouldn't make him. "Okay," she said softly, ears drooping a bit. The bigger pup then suggested that she show him around and it brightened Bowen's spirits some. "I can do that!"

Bowen led Grim from the den that they shared outward, showing him where the kill den was in proximity. She also showed him where the den of Emile and his family was just in case they ever wanted to play. Bowen showed Grim the river that led to the waterfall and warned him that they weren't allowed to touch the water yet because it was dangerous. Next, she took him to the pathway that led down to the hot springs.

"The springs are supposed to help heal you. I don't know how, but that's what mom says." The girl dipped one dark toe into the warm water and giggled as the sulfur tickled her nose. "We aren't allowed in the big ones and we definitely aren't allowed without an adult around. Some of the springs are too hot." The girl hoped that she was an adequate tour guide.