Saffron

(Pair with Aleph for adoption purposes after cooldown)

Saffron is…well, he's the result of a pack caring more for the appearances of their pups than their health. With no less than four instances of inbreeding over four generations, his pack got what they wanted: a 5th generation tombac wolf. And Saffron has to deal with the consequences.

Thanks to his crappy genetics, Saffron is a very sickly wolf. Not only does he fall ill easier than his packmates, but his constitution is pretty much shot to begin with. Even though Saffron wants nothing more than little ones of his own to raise, he can't possibly stomach passing on his genetics to his children. He can't. So, he's going to adopt instead. Just because he refuses to have any biological children doesn't mean he can't have children at all - or love them any less.

Aleph is surprised that Saffron remembers each tiny detail and time of various events. The God of Groves never focuses on those things, but at least someone does!

Saffron learned a camouflage technique today - rolling in mud, dirt and herbivore poop distracted Ion enough to steal the toy from under his paws! lon congratulated him on his cleverness.

Saffron mentions that he left something for Aleph nearby, adding that it will be quite useful. When the God of Groves start to thank him, he leaves without another word.

Saffron informs the God of Groves that he's counting the exact amount of steps it takes to get to his favorite napping spot. He doesn't say why, but he seems quite invested.