Hushed Willows hammer out the details

She smiled at his offer to fish something up for her, but she didn't say anything on the topic of food. Fish wasn't her ideal meal — then again, she'd eaten a baby so she really shouldn't complain when something like seafood was on the menu.

Octavia noticed a brief confusion welling in Trick's expression, and then he spoke. She hastily imparted some important knowledge to the guardsman: Nova Rose will not be doing patrols anymore. I'm withdrawing her from that duty, so it will be up to you, Teagan, and anyone else available. Maybe take Kunik along. That would probably just confuse Trick more, so she explained after a moment - letting him process that before plunging in to a more detailed explanation.

Nova Rose and Stark went on a mission for me recently to visit my son's father. I'd rather keep them from the borders in case he comes looking for us, because he'd recognize them. But the pack needed to be defended and the markers renewed, so it would mean more work for the others.