Once again, she was back at the creek. Being around the den was boring, so Ina decided sticking around the creek was more fun. She was making her own little hideout in a thick part of the reeds that lined the creek. The only way in was through the secret path she had made, and it was only big enough for someone her size to fit through. She grinned as she headed towards her hideout, a mouthful of moss and fuzzies from the cattails in her mouth. She wanted to make it bigger inside and line it with soft materials in case she ever wanted to be alone or just hide from her mom. As she got closer, she glanced around to make sure nobody was watching, and once she was satisfied nobody else was around, she slipped inside.

She dropped her materials, spreading them out in a way that looked like a goose or some other large bird had made a huge nest. It was comfortable to her, and it certainly was comfortable enough to curl up in and keep warm. Once she was done putting her materials in place, she pondered a short nap, but decided that there was more work to be done. So instead, she headed out again, though just before exiting her hideout, she stuck her nose out and sniffed the air to make sure all was clear. Okay, clear! She quickly left her makeshift den and sat a couple yards outside. Beaming with pride, she set about cleaning her fur from the fuzzies and any grass that had clung to her pelt.

All You Have Is Your Fire...

Pyralis was laying near the creek, enjoying the warmth of sunshine on her back and the general atmosphere of the area. Of course the creek would always have a special place in her heart. This was where she'd met the fire spirit and conceived her two lovely children and some days she couldn't help but think of that moment. Sometimes her thoughts would drift toward the spirit and she found herself wondering how he was doing. Part of her had been jealous of Amon's union with Naamah who stuck around and who was helping to raise the children. Part of her wondered if she'd had that option as well? She hadn't even mentioned her beliefs to the man so perhaps it might have worked out. So many rules she'd thought set in stone were seeming more and more bendable as she was getting older. They were creating a new kingdom now and forging their own path. Plus the news of their father's failings was causing so much to be questioned.

Pyralis was lost in thought til movement caught the corner of her eye and she instinctually ducked, hidden among the cattails as she watched one of the packs new pups disappear into the thicker part of the reeds and seemingly into the ground. Her ears flicked up, her legs bunching up under her as she waited. This was one of Ana's new litter if she recalled. She'd been keeping to herself and dealing with her own children so she hadn't taken much time to socialize. The pup reappeared, sniffing the air but Pyralis grinned, pleased that she was downwind. Tensing then unfurling Pyralis sprang toward the pup. "Boo!"