The Sentinels deliver us

Donnelaith.

Casmir wasn't thrilled to be back, but he was relieved to see that the forest hadn't caught fire or something. he plodded behind Emaleth, shooting glances over his shoulder protectively,  but his shoulders hunched as he considered that he would now meet the wrath of his father and mother, even Dante.

he might even have to see Aria.

he had allowed his baby sister a little bit of time to prepare to return, but as the borders drew near, he realized he himself wasn't ready. it was deirdre who greeted them, shooting toward the pair like a pearly little bullet, and the moment that followed was touching.

or it would have been, had Casmir not contemplated leaving the little ones there and running off back toward Saena's pack. however, he did no such thing; he mumbled, "hey, dee," and was struck by the scent of his brother along her withers.