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No, they couldn't. The last thing Osprey wanted was to see Blue willow sad and disappointed. She had given a promise not to leave her and she was going to keep it. After all she was in more need than Peregrine was, who had a mate love, family to take care for and a pack to look after. He had found his place in life, while Osprey was still searching. She thought that the plateau was the right thing for her, but only time would tell.

"I would be glad to do so. I wouldn't fear to walk deep in your packlands, if I could have you by my side," she told him, happy for his permission to come for a visit. "That, of course, depends on Fox too. I have heard that mothers of newborns are very protective of their young in the beginning. If she is not fine with strangers there, then I will simply be happy to exchange the news on the borders and come another time."