Blackfeather Woods nyctophilia

The one-eyed lord she assumed was Titmouse—who else would it be?—and Maegi nodded, satisfied for now. That's Mou, she answered. He leads alongside me and my brother, Ramsay. My name is Maegi Melonii.

Her ears swiveled to catch movement behind her, and she turned and caught Jakoul in her double-hued gaze. She dipped her muzzle at the huntress with a smile, acknowledging her silent show of support, before turning back to Istoira. It was good to have the presence of loyal wolves here. . .or at least, those who gave the pretense of loyalty.

Gods help them if the pretense turned out false.

How long have you known Moonshadow? Maegi asked, intrigued. She herself had known the dark woman for quite a long time; had Moonshadow become friends with this woman during their several times apart?