She waited some time after the woman had summoned another before she approached the den site; she understood males could become especially protective. Even mothers could do so! Whenever she thought of that, she thought fondly of Jaylah all those years ago. She had taught Niviaq enough sense to call ahead of her arrival and to make her presence well and truly known before she even dared poke her head anywhere near the den's entrance. She had to admit that she was a little taken aback by the lack of a male - it made her narrow her eyes with a huff and a fleeting thought given to her son, Baird. Still, she would give whoever he was the benefit of the doubt, though she knew well that they were not always around. It didn't matter - Spirane was family, and Butterfly would have the support of dozens when she was recovered.