INTO THE WOODS ◇ PRIVATE FOR NOW

[WINTERHYMNS P.]

LOOK AT THE SKIES
THEY HAVE STARS IN THEIR EYES

Winterhymns had been tending to his garden that morning with the watering can inside of his jaws, he was humming a quiet melody to himself as he shifted about making sure that he didn't step on any of the places where he had planted the seeds. A soft breath letting him as he set down the can near his porch with satchel pressed close to his side, he glanced behind him at his home not certain if he would go inside or try fishing. He hadn't strayed too far from home wanting to make sure that Mazekit was well after his flight attempt and Wyvernkit seemed to have not been too well after the bath incident that involved one of sons. A soft sigh leaving his maw as he glanced down at his paws wondering if he was beginning to fail as a parent... Maybe that's why... "N-no, I mustn't think that way." He murmured under his breath with tail lashing to the sides, he knew that Magnum would likely watch the kids while he was absent just for a small amount of time.

He was hesitant recalling when all of his kittens had been mere newborns and vulnerable to the harsh world, he had not wanted to leave them for a single moment... Now, he was feeling that once more. They weren't the small kittens that kneaded at his belly blindly anymore, they could see, hear, and run now. Winnie worried for them constantly yet he knew better than to be a complete worrywart. That wouldn't help at all. He closed his eyes taking a deep breath as he forced himself to take some steps forward until he was leaving the Tiger's broadwalk where he lived, Win had to separate himself from them momentarily and recollect himself. If he was stressed then what good would he be? It wouldn't help anyone or himself, he needed to be calm and collected... For the kids, Magnum, and his clanmates.

Approaching the shore where the sea foam lapped at the sand, Win found a tired smile on his maw and watched the ocean through half closed eyes wondering if he should take a dip. He was about ready to take off his satchel to do that but the sound of rustling foliage got his attention, he turned around with a small frown forming on his maw. "Hello? Is anyone there?" The fur on his spike prickling slightly as an unfamiliar scent brushed against his nose, he took a few cautious steps forward wondering what or rather who was hiding behind all the plantation.

— Reggan