Tiny edit bc I forgot: tags for ref but Blossom is always welcome ofc <3
Akavir's intrusion of her reunion with Blossom had been easy to ignore, at first. But as they began to carve a path back to Hushed Willows, Reverie found herself thinking more on the encounter — and the more she thought about it, the more frustrated she felt. Wasn't it enough to know that everything she'd tried to grasp at Swiftcurrent Creek had burned to ash and slipped through her fingers? Wasn't it enough to know that she would never return? What more did he want from her?
I need to - talk to someone here,
She'd murmured softly to
@Blossom somewhere beyond the borders of Swiftcurrent Creek. She knew that
@Boone would worry if she was gone too long, but she — this was something she had to do.
You don't have to come with me. But you can, if you want.
And then she'd drawn closer, ignoring the fear that sparked in her to be so near to their claim. It'd been her home, once. Still Reverie kept a respectful distance from the borders, struggling to stay calm as she tilted her muzzle skyward and howled for
@Arric.
Arric heard the summons and frowned, he wasn't sure what she wanted. But he headed towards it, long limbs taking him to the edge swiftly.
A small smile and a dip of hia head. What's up, Rev?
Then he waited patientlt. She smelled like others and Mae. So she had made her claim official like Mae had spoke of. Good for them he hoped. Though part of him wondered what typw of rules and home. But kept to himself. Wasn't hia place to question.
Arric was quick to greet her, but in the mean time Reverie couldn't help but notice how different Swiftcurrent Creek had become. She recognized none of the scents here save those of the leaders themselves. Distantly her heart ached.
She should never have taken Lestan from his home.
Arric's arrival was a welcome distraction. Hi,
Reverie greeted softly, tail swaying for a few moments before the movement faded into stillness. She still loved Arric dearly, but her business at Swiftcurrent Creek was not wholly pleasant. I um... I was wondering if you could pass on a message for me. Please.
I would give it myself, but I don't think Akavir would talk to me,
She frowned as she spoke, recalling the last time they'd spoken. I just want him to - to stay away from my daughter. And - I want him to know that his daughter is staying with me, in the mountains. And it's fine if he wants to - visit her, or anything, but I don't want to see him.
She seemed distant, uncomfortable. However, she still greeted him with kindness and happiness. Though it seemed to quickly fade.
Her tail slowed and she seemed to be thinking hard of what to do or more so say. And he worried about it. But he wasn't prepared for what she said. Oh he knew anout Mae. But when had Akavir seen Blossom?
However, discretion and carefulness he knew was to be done. He nodded his head. I'll tell him, but you know he comes and visits Mae you may run into him or Blossom may if shes with mae?