mountains in their stony elegance fell away at last behind she and @Ezra. 
their time in such a place did not need to be extended longer. skaigona regretted leaving the bypass — she regretted going back.
a pack was nearby, a massive show of strength and many guardians. reluctant for now to leave the shadows, skaigona prepared nevertheless to go and ask about gideon before they headed back to rivenwood and whatever lay there.