King Elk Forest -- even if you were upside-down, i would be beside you

@Mato <3

The yearling wandered without aim through the trees of her new homeland, taking in the deep earthen scent of the King Elk that was now hidden under a veil of wolf-scent.  It seemed to her as if Tindómë was growing day by day; when she had returned to the Vale they were four strong with the Roman and the Singing-Sunlight, and now she knew they were bigger (through gossip and scent) although she had not met most of the new recruits.

Yet there was one presence whose absence was notable — the ashen boy man she had grown so fond of.  Much like his pack, Mato's growth had been explosive and she wondered how much he had changed since she last saw him.  She also wondered when he was to return to them.  The girl was unsure of herself without him there; not only was her position in Tindómë up in the air, she was uncomfortable divulging the details of her personal life to anyone else.. and this time, the Counselor needed counseling.

And that was another thing!  She'd decided on her trades, her purpose, no longer wavering and undecided.. and for a pack based entirely on them, she figured it was important for him to know.  The fawn sighed, mulling things over.  He would come back to them, she knew, but it would never be soon enough.