Hushed Willows not idly do the leaves of lorien fall

It was immensely difficult to leave her mother's and brother's sides so soon after being reunited. They had been apart for far too long. And they were still missing Mordecai and Pippin. But when the familiar voice called from the direction of the borders, Spur's heart skipped a few beats. "I'll be right back," she whispered, then slipped reluctantly from The Crook.

She could have howled a response, yet Starbuck deserved a face-to-face meeting. Larkspur reached her within fifteen minutes of the howl and let out a breath. "Starbuck. I'm fine. I'm safe. I'm back with my family." Well, most of it, she thought mournfully. And she could no longer ask Deirdre to cast more spells to bring them back.

Thinking of the pale witch put a lump in Larkspur's throat. "Will you..." Her quiet voice shook, then failed her. She paused, collected herself and started over. "Would you give a message to Deirdre for me?"