Moonspear sojourn

Alya was a scout, well-traveled and knowledgeable about the Wilds around her. Hydra still felt a dull ache in her when her sister mentioned taking a trip to Easthollow, but she understood it. The Queen respected Valette greatly for taking her sister in, and though the selfish part of her wished for Alya to not leave them for this long trip now she understood it. Valette had likely thought this trip to be a temporary one... she would need to be made aware of its permanence (as Hydra hoped it, in any case). Alya was her right-hand, and someday Hydra hoped to make her so in name. 

Nikai was the first to respond, and Hydra found herself surprised that he wished to remain while Alya delivered the news. She appreciated it nonetheless, and turned her gaze back to Alya. Of course you must let her know, Hydra agreed, nodding. Be as swift as you can, sister, she requested. For her children were older, but young still, and Hydra desired Alya to be by her side for their growth... and more than that, Hydra hurt to think of the absence of Alya again for very long since the loss of their parents. The Queen feared any harm coming to her, though Hydra knew Alya was still more than capable of fending for herself.