Blackfeather Woods home, home again

He watched the bird for a minute or two before drawing away and watching Maegi; she was so happy with the creatures return, and the feeling was infectious. However, Titmouse needed to speak with his friend. He knew the news would ruin her mood and was not keen to do so.

Rather than delve straight in to news of his blunder - of being found by the Cerberus - he withheld it, and merely basked in Maegi's radiance. Still, Tit couldn't help the serious shift of his expression nor the agitated manner of his observation as he looked about the wood, as if expecting danger.