Lost Creek Hollow in these times of wanting prophecy

She knew her father only meant to give them a warning, just in case their trip failed to yield the results they were after and they came crawling back home - but Ibis couldn't help the dread that crept in to her belly, smothering the butterflies that had previously fluttered with anticipation. It felt like he was trying to guilt them (but a part of her knew he wasn't, and she focused on that). Without anything to say, and feeling tongue-tied, she remained uncharacteristically quiet and huddled next to Okeanos.