Kildeer Rest My bittersweet melody

The Bandrona said nothing for a beat, turning this information over in her head before speaking. She could think of no particular reason to do such a thing, yet she was intrigued. It sort of called to her background as both a naturalist and a hunter. She remembered collecting bones as a youngster, along with myriad other odds and ends that she stuffed into her treasure trove near the rendezvous site. Wildfire's lips twitched as she wondered whether anyone else—perhaps one of her little brothers—used that old badger den now. And what had ever become of Raven's garden?

Putting these thoughts aside, she asked, "Study them? How do you mean?" She was definitely curious to hear more, though she wondered if Tirak would indulge her. The woman seemed quite aloof and a little proud, which was not a good combination for sharing knowledge. Then again, maybe she was so into her craft that she wouldn't mind explaining it to Wildfire.