With all that had happened that day, it was no surprise that everyone just did their own thing. Cade was patched up and Eryan was given space. Lots of space. It was a somber moment for the pack as old memories, still fresh for most of them had been brought back to the surface. Like a band-aid ripped from a new cut with a bit of lemon juice squeezed in for flavor. There was nothing about this reunion and subsequent encounter with the Claws that did anything at all to make the coming season a happy one. Tensions would be high.<br/><br/>Very high.<br/><br/>All anyone wanted right now was a bit of fun. Something to take their minds off of everything. But what just that something was, was the question.<br/><br/>Morning came and Aidan was up with the sun, as many of them did. With nothing but sunlight for most of your lighting needs it stood to reason to try and make the most of it whenever possible. There was only so much that could be done by firelight even with their enhanced vision. At the moment, Aidan was more concerned about Eryan, as Cade would be back on her feet this day with only an increased appetite to show anything for the attack she suffered through the day previous. As of yet, Eryan had not done much of anything. Not even cry or make much of a sign of life. Instead, she had buried herself deep with Sherman’s old furs and stayed there. Maybe Thomas could coax her out? Bring her around? It would be nice to have her back again. Her old self. The pack was broken and it would make it feel less so if she joined them once more. Her bond had to be reformed and connected to the others, to truly make her apart in more than just name. A ceremony had to be done and it might be just the thing to make her feel better. Or, at the very least, be a start to her mending.<br/><br/>Outside it was a beautiful spring day. Just the smallest bit of a nip in the air from the winter that still refused to relinquish its full hold on the world. It was better than the day prior, with more of the snow melted now and the sight of a bit of green could be seen as it poked its way out. Spring would mean better hunting, more patrols and exercise, something that all were in need. Just some space from one another and a chance to be out and about once more. Even with the Claws a threat, that did not mean they needed to be up one another’s ass 24/7. Sure, both human and wolf needed to socialize, but every now and again the human needed the space. Needed to be on their own and out away from the clamoring of the others. Especially, when it came to the bond that they all shared. It could get overwhelming at times and that was the last thing any of them needed.<br/><br/>To be overwhelmed.<br/><br/>A meager meal was prepared for them to eat. The bulk of it protein with a bit of wild vegetation for the few who needed/wanted that, no matter how weird that made them seem. Fresh water was served up and shared with the group. Silence was for most of the meal, with only a minimal amount of chatter between the group. It would seem the morning was still affected by the day prior.<br/><br/>“I think it is time that we shake some of the dust from our bones and shake out our coats,” Aidan finally broke the silence. “Whose up for the a bit of chase the<span style="font-style: italic">bunny</span>?”<br/><br/><div><hr style="height:2px; width:100%; border:0; color: orange;background:orange;"/></div><br/><br/>Eidhin rolled over in the warm furs and pulled Eilidh closer to him. At the back of her neck, he nuzzled and kissed the skin there. “I smell breakfast,” he murmured against her ear. “Oh and deer meat too,” the flirtation playful despite the early hour. “I bet they have some of that nasty veggie stuff waiting for you too, even if it’s well…nasty…”<br/><br/>Playful, relaxed and easy going. That described Eidhin. At least, when he was alone with Eilidh. When they were together and it was only the two of them, he felt more himself and could relax. When around the others, even though they were his pack, he was still the shy kid who ran off after the man he thought was his father tried to burn the beast from his flesh. So, even in the face of the worst situations he was often cheerful and easy going. Perhaps, it was his desire to see her smile? Ensure that no matter what happened she was happy and taken care of.<br/><br/>This could be why once they made it out of bed and joined the others for breakfast he volunteered.<br/><br/>To be the bunny.<br/><br/>“I um…guess I will be the bunny…not like any of you can catch me…”<br/><br/>The challenge had been made and he was ready to attempt and back it.