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Raven's heart warmed as he responded, and she knew that this was exactly what they'd needed. The hard feelings had lingered between them like a sore, and talking about it was the lancet it needed to drain away the poison and let it heal. He acknowledged that it had been his decision to leave, owning up to his part in the issue, but still, she felt that her judgement of him had been wrong. She had always been loyal to her pack, and likely always would be, but as she got older and wiser, she understood that everyone had different reasons and motivations for the things they did. Even if she didn't always see things from their perspective or agree with their logic, it wasn't always up to her to decide.

"I think I was mad because I missed you so much, and I didn't understand why you wouldn't stay home," she commented in reply to his words, a small smile pulling at the corners of her lips. She stepped forward and nudged him lightly beneath his chin in a friendly gesture. "I understand now though, and I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings. I'm so glad you came back." The small smile grew bigger, and her tail waved behind her as she spoke. Whatever the reasons had been, she was glad to have him home again. This was where he belonged. Their pack had never felt quite right without him in it.