Hushed Willows higher and higher

She stifled a yawn, shaking her head as her eyes watered. It's okay, really, Lily insisted. I'm notorious for over-sleeping; it's good that you woke me up. I can sleep entire mornings away, no problem. The fog of slumber was lifting slowly, replaced with a dreary clarity (have I mentioned she hated mornings? if she were human, Lily would be addicted to coffee).

Is this about the scouting trip? the blackbird asked, tilting her head. We can leave soon--but Delight did tell me that Alarian left of his own choice, so. . . What a surprise, really. But that alleviated the need for them to look for him. What other things needed to be done?