WC: 353
Hotaru wasn't sure if her explanation was good enough for the young wolf. This was her first time in such a situation, so the older female was unsure if she had sufficiently explained the concept. Hotaru didn't want to shock Dalgina too much, although she would one day have to learn that the world isn't a nice place. It was survival of the fittest, and sometimes that meant eating someone else's baby. The world could be harsh and as one of the top predators, wolves were the very center of tragedy. However, they also played a vital role and kept the prey populations healthy. Once Dalgina started hunting, she would learn the intimate and tragic details that surrounded the circle of life.
When Hotaru bent down to show the egg to Dalgina, Fawkes had retreated to a nearby tree. As she stood again, he returned to her shoulder and nibbled on her ear. Dalgina whined, and a confused look crossed the blind wolf's face. However, the young female didn't sounded like she was too distressed so Hotaru let the act slide as she focused on answering Dalgina's question. "Eggs from different species look different. They vary in size, color, and markings so it becomes easy to figure out what eggs are suitable for eating and what eggs should be left alone. You can also use scent to distinguish the different types of eggs." Hotaru started to walk again as she spoke. They still had a ways to go and too many delays would mean they wouldn't get back until nightfall.
To make sure that they were on course, Hotaru sent Fawkes ahead to scout the area. Although she tried to follow they path that they took before, the grey wolf didn't want to make any mistakes. A simple command in low speech was enough to send him off, although he didn't leave without complaint. As the sound of wings beats erupted, so did a string of avian complaints. Hotaru shook her head but continued to walk. She would have to be patient because he would be like that for the next several weeks.
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