Sunbeam Lair Family

Swiftly delivered explanations were always pleasant, though the one received from the female had been unexpected. It was to her that all of the Chieftess’ attention had been given, Avannon’s presence there temporarily forgotten and her silent support unnoticed. To have a member of the tribe request a leave of absence from her directly was rather unusual, but not in a negative sense. In a way, she was glad to have been thought about during such a restless time in the female’s life. It was delightful, too, to have such a conversation, rather than simply waking up one morning to find that Bonnie had departed; so many others had done so in the past that it was something she just expected to happen now.

The decision was not a hard one to make, her answer being, “I will allow for you to leave.” In spite of the season, and just how poor her timing had been all around, Asterr had felt generous given the way in which she’d been approached with the matter. “Once you have completed all that you must take care of, you may return here,” she’d added. “I will not turn you away.” Nor would it give her a strike, which was a point not meant to be added aloud. Feeling it to be a waste, she’d bothered not with asking about how long she’d be away for, understanding that some trips could not have a time limit placed on them. Asterr listened to whatever else the girl might have to say and then saw her off. When, or even if, she might return, the vessel knew not, but she'd wished the girl safe travels all the same. Thereafter she'd parted ways with Avannon and then returned to the innermost reaches of the lair, intending to busy herself to make up for the loss of a tribe member.