Lost Creek Hollow when she came back

caught off-guard by gannet's question, mona's ears splayed somewhat in a consternation she had not meant to show. however, reflective of her maturing self, the girl did not immediately speak. the hollow was uncomfortable without indra, that much was true, but it was not a bad place to reside. she had the attention of her leaders and gannet's care; she was not alone, in truth.
"i'd never considered leaving before," mona answered truthfully, turning her murkwater eyes upon his own. "it seems unlikely, now that i have ashlar." and you, but the little cardinal wisely did not add that part.