Ankyra Sound Sometimes the past can make the ground beneath you feel like a quicksand

She always had a good time, generally speaking.  At least; far as anyone knew, she tried to make it seem like it.  She'd discovered that unhappy stories generally made strangers and acquaintances uncomfortable, and her habit had tended towards the positive ever since.  She had to give the audiences what they wanted.

I can't wait to see them! she exclaimed, a little surprised that she was going to actually be in.  I thought maybe I could stay a little bit? If that's alright, I mean.  Our pack is good and there's loads back home to do other stuff, and I kinda wanted a break.  She missed Wraen, but she would relish a week or two without Kiwi breathing down her neck or having to go out and walk around the borders.  She hated patrolling so much.  His wink made her stomach flutter a little, but she kept her cool.  Cute cute cute don't freak out Maia.  This was going to be so great!