Larksong Grotto There's a struggle coming

For a while, it seemed the contact between them had done it's job. It was a slow thing, but Tavi's panic attack seemed to subside. Her sobs slowed, then stopped. Though she was beginning to feel better, Reek felt guilty he couldn't do more. He missed the Tavi he knew, lighthearted and full of banter, and was still holding out for her to eventually make her return... just as he felt his sunny-side would eventually come back to him. However, as the day's passed, Reek wondered if this sullen change in spirit was here to stay for the both of them.

She tried to move, but before Reek could suggest laying down for a while, Tavi was back on her stomach. Bidding him to leave, Tavi's words sank like a stone. Reek sighed and complied. "Of course Tav. Whatever you need," he said, planting a weak kiss on her cheek. If she needed time alone, he would give it freely.

Reluctantly, he turned away from their cave and set out to start another patrol.