Marked

Such a source of boundless energy his Tahlia-born daughter was, still fidgeting even after finally sitting down and even then he could see it was an effort to just hold still. "I don't believe that's the full reason Anais, but nevertheless it's good to see you too." Bane nosed the top of his daughters head and gave server affectionate licks between her ears. He remembered when he had to lean down much farther to do that. His pups were growing at a steady rate. No health problems, except for Anais who had a rather easily excited heart. But that wasn't a problem, only a never ending source of curiosity and untamed energy until she mellowed out more with age.

Bane looked out across the river with a twinkle in his remaining eye. This moment was one to be savored and remembered for later times. His eye would open at her statement of having a question and Bane looked down at Anais with a slow blink. What could that be? When his daughter spoke what she had on her mind he couldn't believe it. Bane gave a sigh and a slump of his shoulder. A mixture of pride and unease overcame him as the elder rose up to find the carving antler in his den. "Come with me Anais..."