Things had been slightly better since the coyotes stopped harassing everyone. Star was actually able to explore outside the territory safely. The girl loved exploring - itchy paws seemed to plague her as much as Nash. After her brother disappeared, her wandering had increased in frequency and duration. It was imperative that the child find him, and perhaps catch up with her father as well. Life in the pack sucked without them in a bad way, and Star wanted them back.
The plateau provided a good place for her to be able to climb up and up and see things from a different angle. Silvery green eyes scanned the horizon on every direction, and aside from perhaps a bit of smoke rising from the east, she could see nothing particularly interesting.
Russet tail flicked in annoyance and her rump thudded to the ground as she sat in disappointment. Everything was so big - how was she supposed to find him?