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147
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Coop was on enough pins and needles to weave a pine needle basket, one of the camp crafts he’d attempted.
Finally, Ninook returned.
“What did my dad say?” Coop blurted.
“I spoke with Charles at length, and so long as we return to Wardenclave before the Frost Festival, he has given his permission.”
“What about Mutt?”
Mutt shook his head. “This is my place. I must wait here.”
“Are you sure?” Coop didn’t like the idea of leaving him behind.
“My limits are not your limits. Go. Explore the world. I’ll see you and your kindred when the season turns.”
Posted: November 1, 2025
Prompt: “pine needle baskets,” suggested by Anne
Words: 100
Summary: Cole Pfeiffer-Cooper, who prefers to be called Coop, became part of a pack way before the world found out about the Amaranthine. An Amaranthine Saga & Songs serial. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Family. Pack. Begins here. You can suggest a prompt here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Coop & the Elderbough Trackers tag.
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perfect timing, I JUST finished listening to Hemmed in Silver, with the Frost Festival! But awwww, Coop is already so very much attached to Mutt….
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I really love this story. Dragged Through the Hedgerows is still my favorite Song.
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