Broken Boulder and on day five

She nodded quickly--maybe a little too quickly. What did Lanawyn expect from her? She hadn't asked for any of this. She'd found Ali in a tree, and he'd taken her to meet his friends. All she'd wanted was a home, and people to love. Not responsibility. . .not this.

"I mean, I have to be sure, yeah," Lily said honestly, fixing her gaze on the tawny woman. "You have to do it--you have to find Alarian. There's no choice, there. Which means I need to look after things here. I will."

She sighed, her tail lashing a little in sudden vexation. "Just-- Please, I do hope you find him soon. I'm tired of him running off, of having to worry over him." She gave a weak smile of apology as she realized how terrible that must sound. "I know you feel even more strongly. Just be careful, Lana," Lily murmured, touching her muzzle to the other's shoulder briefly before withdrawing.