"Have I ever told you about the night I saw the Dead Claw Bear down by the lake? The moon was just a sliver, and the fog was as thick as a winter coat..."
A crowd of pups surrounds this bright orange and black wolf, hanging on his every word. He makes sweeping gestures with his paws as he spins a tale for them. Listening in for a moment, you learn that he's actually quite good at the various sound effects he implements in the story.
Originally hailing from a swamp to the southeast, Pumpkin was a wanderer before he joined the Shenandoah Pack early on in its history. He met Tanana and Ambrose at a convenient time. Due to a progressive condition that gives him frequent dizzy spells, he was beginning to have a difficult time taking care of himself. Thanks to the shelter offered by the pack and the regular care of the herbalist Falcon (and now, her apprentice Albatross), he has been thriving for years. Keen to serve the pack that saved him, Pumpkin offered to live at Blackrock Burrow and care for the pups alongside Oriole. His vivid descriptions of past journeys and a creative and lighthearted personality have made him into one of the most beloved pupsitters in the entire pack.
You noticed that Pumpkin was spending most of the last evening talking with the lead huntress, Pheasant. She sat with him, poking gentle fun at him as they waited for Falcon to come home with a dose of Pumpkin's medication. Even though he was looking pretty ill at the time, Pumpkin's eyes seemed quite bright and joyful after she came over to sit with him.
Doodle image is by Falane #29598
