Porcupine Ridge All children, except one, grow up.

they had stayed in the mountains since arriving several days prior, and aditya wasn't really keen on leaving anytime soon. he hadn't spent much time here, after all, so there weren't many memories attached to the sights and sounds. it was a peaceful place to regroup, to gather all the scattered thoughts and feelings since arriving back in the teekon wilds.

he was picking his way along the ridge now, admiring the scenery, when a young woman caught his attention—presumably doing the same. the combination of time away and an unfortunate unfamiliarity with pema's litter gave him no recognition, even as he approached her. only friendliness lit his features as he spoke.

do you live around here? adi asked casually. any places i should visit soon? not even her scent would help him remember; she smelled like a wanderer, which intrigued him.