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It was a long walk for Hazel, she couldn’t imagine what it was like for the pup. Though her strides weren’t as long as say, Bas, she certainly wasn’t the shortest. Then there was the tiny child by her side… yeah, she could excuse some whining. Still, with how things had been in the world, she hesitated to slow down. Agitated predators could spell disaster for them, and Hazel wasn’t going to fail this kid. She couldn’t. She wouldn’t. Head effectively on a swivel, she couldn’t let this one down. ”Not far, do you want me to carry you?” They’d be home soon, if Hazel had to carry the pup the rest of the way, then that was fine.

They drew close to the borders, the massive trees coming into focus as she came near. She’s the General. She’s found a child and decided it’s hers now. She needed to check in with Sirius, especially with the strange behavior of the pup’s family. Why abandon them? It’s worth putting more thought into, in Hazel’s mind. ”Here, we’re going to wait here and talk to the Warlord, okay?” Hazel stilled, looking to the child and then back at the borders. The girl called softly for the Warlord, nothing urgent, just a request. She still had to figure out what she’d say to Bas, after.

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