Neverwinter Forest holding on to forever

He comes bursting from the heart of the forest, aiming his thunderous voice in her direction. Ibis cannot help the smile that fills her face; the crease at the corner of her eyes, the warmth in her cheeks. For a moment she forgets her worries and closes the gap between them. The familiar scent of her brother fills the air and she burrows against his plush, dark coat. I missed you.

When Okeanos brings up the topic of home Ibis falters for a second. She doesn't want to admit that she'd lost the nerve to visit, and that the trip had been mostly in vain. But she also doesn't want to lie, and teeters on the edge of indecision. Her smile falters for a second and she feels flush, but tries to meet expectations as best she can without deceit.

It felt... Weird to go home, she admits slowly.

Everything seemed so small. I missed you too - and Mal, and the forest. How are things? Maybe if she can redirect the conversation to Neverwinter and the home they are all trying to build, things will be easier.