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Tytonidae knew she was close to Drageda, where Eljay now lived, and she wondered how he was doing there. Had he finally found a place he fit in? She had not had high hopes for him, but maybe that was just her bitterness talking. She had wanted him for Bhediyon, but he had chosen Drageda instead. Of course, she could not hold a grudge against the pack, since it was Eljay's choice in the end, but she had to admit it had not felt great when she had tried so hard to get him over to her side.

She moved easily along the coast, but she had no destination in mind. Bhediyon was growing stronger, if not in numbers than in their bond with one another. They were small, yes, but she knew that eventually they would find their footing and be able to make their claim more solid. For now, she did as she had done since she had returned here: she sought wayward souls and attempted to find the right ones for Bhediyon. She spotted one such wayward soul not far off, so she approached with guarded optimism. "Hey there," she said, trying to size-up the stranger, "You just out for a stroll?"