Bearclaw Valley Be proud of who you are

the news broke grimly; indra studied both women, taking in their reactions. indra had not witnessed maegi's departure, nor had she bothered to investigate -- it was not for lack of caring, she simply hadn't had the time. that maegi's departure coincided with the abandonment of the two apaata puppies meant little to indra, who simply assumed the proud girl had moved on.

they all did, eventually.

she met laska's gaze a moment as the woman spared a look of gratitude -- all she could offer was a not-very-reassuring smile -- if anything, it was more of a grimace. "good luck." indra offered unhelpfully.

in short order they departed, which indra was relieved to see -- she was eager to return to the puppies.