Fallen Tree Cove can't get better

@Chenoa || Night, Scattered Clouds, 77 ° F, 25 ° C

When she thought the children were finally settled down for the night, she slipped outside of the den. The mother had no interest in going very far from the den. In fact, she did her business and settled down to lay right by the entrance. A soft sigh escaped her as she looked up to the sky. Stars were visible where there was a break in the clouds. It was nice to have a silent moment to herself. These days there was usually at least one child pulling on her ear or tugging on her tail. Occasionally she got lucky and they entertained each other.

Despite her everlasting love for her children, she did miss certain things.

Not to mention she felt rather out of shape. She had put on a few pounds during the pregnancy that she was having a hard time shaking off. She supposed that made for good support when cuddling the children, though. The thought caused a small laugh to stir from her.

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It wasn't like the inky cub to sneak out at night, but the soft sound of her mother's laugh was enough to stir her from the depths of their den. Quietly, carefully, Chenoa crawled up the slight incline of Earth to poke her nose out of the entrance. Warmth and moonlight greeted her, as murky eyes danced over the pale woman's form. Excitement poured through Noah's entire body, made apparent by the flash of her tail from one side, to the other. A smile plastered itself to her maw, and she whispered, "Mumma." There she waited for the woman to acknowledge her in some capacity, before she'd decide on her next move.

"Mumma."

It had taken her time to answer to such a name but she did so just fine now. Her head turned over her shoulder as she lazily lounged, spotting the form of her daughter. Noah. The mother cooed fondly. Come here. She nosed the spot next to her with a smile. The mother would not usher her child back to bed — not tonight. At least she wouldn't as long as she behaved. Which she doubted would be much of a problem. Neither of her children gave her much to worry about.

The mother shifted slightly to make a bit more room by her side for Chenoa. A small glance was given back towards the mouth of the den, wondering if perhaps @Elwood would come crashing out as well.

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The boy was usually content to stay asleep once he was down, after all, it wasn't like he really stopped much during the day, but tonight something was off. It was suddenly cold.

A frown tugged at his brow as he rolled, seeking the ever present warmth of his sister somewhere nearby, but no matter which way he rolled, this way, or that, he didn't connect with her familiar flank. The sigh that left the boy was almost exhasperated as he finally gave in and opened his eyes, white ears turning just in time to hear his mother tell his sister to come here. Well that wasn't fair! He wasn't gonna let Noah hog their mumma all to herself!

There was no hesitation in his steps as the boy exited the den, striding purposefully to where the two most important females in his life were settled. Shamelessly he squeezed his way between his sisters back end and his mothers flank, as if to hog them both for himself in that moment, (and probably every moment going forth too). "Cold." He muttered petulantly, despite the balmy weather. Now that he was back in his favourite place his eyes began to drift shut... not that he had any plans of actually sleeping yet.

As soon as her mother gave the go-ahead, the butt wiggles began. Chenoa scrambled down the entrance's slope, and snuggled right into her mother's fur. It wasn't every night that she got to stay up late with her mom, so she had every intention of savoring the moment. Unfortunately, Elwood seemed to have the same idea. He came crashing out of the den, and pushed his way between the pair of women. First, her brows knit together in disbelief and she was going to tell him just how not nice that was, but he seemed so happy. So she did the only thing that she could. She nuzzled into his side.