Oak Tree Bend what do we got here?

Teshi held perfectly still while she pressed her flanks to his and for that Aponi was appreciative. It had been weeks since the birth of her newest litter but physically it took a while to recuperate, and she was still nursing. Sometimes - typically during labour - she wondered if the father got the better end of the deal. No pregnancy, no labour but they also missed out on the first couple of weeks and that intense bond that came with it. But now was not the time to reflect on how sore she was or whether she or Serach were better off for their roles in creating Ayla, Mabel and Corsair.

Stepping away from their newest member she flicked her tail to gesture that he should follow behind her and cross the clearly marked borders. He was one of them now. Without missing a beat she answered him, "Unfortunately I must get back to the children now, but I'm sure @Arnaq who is watching them will be ecstatic to show you around." The yearling was excited about most things after all.

With that the mother picked up her pace to a quick trot and led Teshi through the blue mist that hung within their trees. For now this was new to him but in time it would be familiar and he could move through it as confidently as the queen did now.

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