Lost Creek Hollow ravensong

She doesn't realize how hurtful the decision might be to their father, who arrives within moments of the conversation reaching a conclusion; she basks in Okeanos' goodness, his smile and his warmth and all the things she missed of him. When Terance arrives she is surprised, but only because the sight of him reminds her of other plans — chiefly, the party that she had been trying to organize between the Hollow and their neighbors in Easthollow.

As thrilling as it sounded to go on a grand adventure with her brother, Ibis felt suddenly guilty for forgetting about her promise to Ira and the plans that were still being formed. She opened her mouth as if to speak on this, but stopped, not wishing to detract from the moment between the two most important men in her life.

Instead she squirrels herself close, wedging her tiny body against Okeanos and then Terance, full of affection.