Tokino steps just outside the den as he surveys the area. A light coating of fresh snow lay upon every dark leaf stripped branch and twig of the blackberry bushes. The ground too was covered by a few inches of sparkling white snow. Tracks from numerous small mammals scurrying underneath the barren bushes littered the otherwise pure white substance that coated Black Thorn Downs pack territory. Tokino's own large prints lay behind him; a trail that led all the way to the border where he had just come from.

The silver wolf was growing more and more worried about the other wolf packs that lay near his own. Whisper Caverns wasn't much of a problem now since they were so far away, but Secret woodlands was another story. They might have a neutral agreement where the packs boundaries were concerned, but it was a very fragile one. Even if things turned out fine throughout this winter, Tokino still wanted to pitch the idea to @Minka of moving the pack once spring came. He was sure it would be safer on or over the mountains. Much like where his old home used to rule encased by mountains on either side of them.

Minka you there? Tokino asks while sniffing around some wolf tracks that were encouragingly fresh. Her scent was all over the den area, but so was the rest of his packs smell.

The males ears pricked as he heard his fatigued mate call out to him. Her soft chuff brought Tokino closer to the warm nest that Minka was nestled into. He brought his muzzle down to stroke her crown before softly licking her cheek. His worried features dropped away upon looking at her young beautiful face. He was struck with a flash of humility as Tokino looked over this fine woman and wondered how he and she had even gotten together. I'M such a lucky old dog... he thinks quietly before pawing gently at Minka's front right paw in a somewhat playful way.

There is stuff we have to talk about...but... Tokino fights with the urge to lay with Minka and enjoy the moment. He needed to talk to her about the idea of moving the pack. Perhaps there is an easier way of bringing the topic to light? He muses before sighing and allowing his body to slip behind Minka's and lay down. Warmth immediately spread between the pair of wolves as Tokino sighed in content. It felt good to simply enjoy the moment. Despite the thoughts that plagued the Lagina males mind.

Sooo.. How have things been? Do you like it here my dear? Tokino questions his mate lightly before leaning forward to nibble the fur just behind her left ear. It was rare to have a nice quiet moment with Minka. So Tokino decided to cherish it for as long as he could.

Dated January 18th to answer the BWP thingy

Tokino was not a happy camper. Winter storms had kept his pack around the den and within the confines of their territory for a few days. However both his daughter and son were no where to be seen. They hadn't come when called, and Tokino could do nothing but wait out the storm before heading out to look for them. Undoubtedly Minka was stressed as well, but instead of trying to console her Tokino left the den as soon as possible to head out and looks for Kova and Noble. He hoped that they were together someplace out there, and that they knew enough to keep warm and stay safe. Trying not to worry himself too much, but still concerned for their well being, Tokino searched for a few days outside of the territory before heading back to the den. Now he had to rest himself and eat to replenish his stamina. Once he was back to 100% Tokino would head out again and search for the children.

As the male circled a few times in the den to set up a nice little nest, Tokino's ears were flattened almost submissively. He was scared not for himself, but for his pups. However if another wolf were to come in the den to see him Tokino would wipe the look of fright away and replace it with a stoic expression. He would never show his lack of faith to anyone. No, he would be strong for himself and his pack mates.