Blacktail Deer Plateau One

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His intentions had been to once more head for the coast after a few days back, wishing to explore more thoroughly the area he and Lasher had traversed, but those plans were on hold for the time being.

It wasn't just because Osprey had returned.  He found himself uneasy at the thought of going so far so soon for some reason.  Likely it was how quiet things were.... The lands rested too silently for him to like leaving them unwatched.  Lasher and his family were here, as were Pearl and Malachi.  But they were rather small even so.  He contemplated as he walked today, wondering if the time had come to call a summons and gather together.  Announce their intentions and bring others in on the plan.  He would need to discuss with Lasher.

He wasn't expecting to run into Osprey, but he wasn't surprised to see her either.  She had kept to herself and he had let her, needing his own time to get accustomed to the idea she was back.  After the initial shock had faded, gladness did come.  But it was a muted sort.  After so long, it was hard to recognize in her the same Osprey who had left.  And he knew he was different as well.

He was not actively avoiding her though, so didn't bother changing his direction when he saw her ahead.  They hadn't spoken much last time, and he wasn't sure there was much to say.  But he felt a sudden ache for the friendship they had once had, and it made him stop.  He could not see her face to tell that she was crying.  "Hey."  He greeted her tentatively, not positive on what sort of reception he would recieve after his cold welcome a day or so ago.