Oh DEER, don't HOG all the apples

A good, successful hunt before the arrival of Winter sounded like a fine idea. Given how small Avalon was though, besides his own litter, meant the capable adults had to all pull their own weight - and then some. He knew raising children was a group effort and feeding them was part of that, so he wouldn't neglect to join in on these hunts.

He was panting lightly by the time he showed up, and was pleased to see that one of his own had already showed up, even faster than anyone else. A proud smile appeared on his face, and he leaned to nuzzle the top of her head as he drew closer. "You came even quicker than I did!" He applauded her, regarding her with all the love and warmth in the world before he turned his attention to Corbie, settling in beside is daughter.