Hushed Willows 1936

Olive was pretty quick to respond to her query, which soothed her. But then the conversation went into more nebulous territory. She didn't know much about Diaspora, and neither, apparently, did the Shakti. And if the stars were telling her that they were growing stronger. . .

Goodness, I haven't thought about it, Lily responded, shaking her head, her mouth a troubled, crooked line across her muzzle. I've always thought we were relatively safe, not because of security, but because of goodwill. We have no enemies. . .that I know of, anyway. We've done well to make friends.

She canted her head. Are you worried enough that we should send a scout? the Satori queried. To get to know them a little better, at least? Khali would go, if I asked. Khali would do anything if she asked (not that she was going to use that to her advantage, much). But in this case, it was a serious task she would ask him to undertake. She was too pregnant to do it herself, else she would.