Heron Lake Plateau No more room in hell.

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The journey home had taken much longer than the one to the Caldera, and Ceara was exhausted from their travels.  She was frustrated for sure, but she couldn't bring herself to be angry with Towhee, who was probably the most miserable of them all.

As soon as the Plateau was in sight, her spirits rose.  The sooner they could make it to Raven, the sooner they would get answers.  Ceara was able to tell that Towhee's limb was unusable and that she had no or little sensation in the affected limb.  She knew that the injury had come from the spine and despite everyone's discomfort, she was not comfortable doing something so precious on her own.  They would have to see Raven.

As Towhee sunk to the ground, exhausted, Ceara sent up an urgent howl for Raven.  

Yeah, she said gently, I did.  Seeing Towhee like this was hard.  It's okay.  It's not like Towhee had done this on purpose.  I'm sure.. Raven will have answers.  

But it was not Raven who approached, it was the woman whose son she had saved.  She still didn't know her name, and she said nothing as she approached.  We're waiting for Raven.  Towhee slipped and fell, and now she can't feel her leg.