Blackfeather Woods Might be over now, but I feel it still.

with all there had been to do, Takiyok's absence had gone by in a snap. Tahani was gathering herbs when the call rang out, and she hastily stuffed the greenery in the nearest cache on the way before trotting swiftly through the forest, tongue lolling in joy. Shiv and Sia were already there, and she gave them both affectionate nudges before covering her baby sister in kisses, grinning.

"so glad you're home, Taki," she murmured, pulling back to stare at Takiyok. my, how she'd grown! it hadn't only been the past half-moon that had flown, but seemingly the past several seasons. she still remembered the fuzzy pup the young scout had once been. "how was the trip? did you find what you were looking for?"

as she asked, Tahani caught the same notes of Tomkin on her fur that Shivali had already picked out, and the healer smiled, waiting for the answer--but knowing what it would be.