Blacktail Deer Plateau Times are changing

he realized that he had misspoke -- moved too quickly. "it is lovely in the south," he decided. "and this place is full of pain, blue willow. nothing has been decided, but ... perhaps it is time for a change." he looked to her then, wishing fervently that she would agree -- their children needed a new aura in which to grow. he hoped also that, in time, saena would forgive them. she was their only family now, and lasher did not wish to pass from this mortal coil without having her ears behold his apology.

"what say you, my love?" lasher asked, intending to hear all of his mate's thoughts, desires, and misgivings. as he waited for her to speak, he glanced at the moon again, soothed by its watchful presence.