Tormented Tarns oh, sinners, let's go down

set evening of September 9 -- piggybacking off of Sobek's mention that he went through the tarns. if one or both of you want to find his scent, feel free!

Maegi was despondent. Even more despondent than she had been upon leaving the forest. Sobek hadn't been found, and her interaction with Flicker had spiraled her into a dark, sullen mood. She traveled slower than before, steps more leaden. She knew @Anansi and @Sakhmet were probably eager to get back home, but. . .

She couldn't. She couldn't muster the strength to go on—not without her third child. Time was running out.

The Melonii parked herself beside one of the tarns, hitting the ground with a small thump. Her vision blurred suddenly with tears, and she blinked them hard and fast away, teeth gritting in anger. Tail smacking against the earth. She'd failed him. She'd failed them all.

She was quiet, but inside, the scream went on and on and on