The morning brought with it the scent of damp earth, Sheauga wandered beneath the canopy she had begun to grow accustomed to without much urgency, the blue jay however darted through the branches overhead. Hurry up, Nokomis called from above. At this rate we'll find her by next winter. her tan ears flicked with amusement. Ever since Nokomis had entered her life, the world had become a little louder. The bird seemed to possess an endless supply of opinions and a deep conviction that all of them deserved to be heard.

Still, Sheauga wouldn't have traded her company for anything. When Tamaska's scent finally drifted upon the breeze, warmth immediately brightened her expression. There she is.

About time, Nokomis declared before launching herself from her branch, soaring ahead through the trees, the action was immediately followed by a very dramatic, TAMASKA! Nokomis! Sheauga called back, quickening her steps. I'm helping! by the time she stepped through the undergrowth, Noko had already perched herself upon a low branch nearby looking entirely pleased with her efforts.