Blackfeather Woods gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit

Her mouth firmed in obvious worry as he spoke, eyes drifting downward, as if cutting through the earth to see the tunnels. Stay above ground, Sobek, she commanded, voice soft but firm. Whatever has been happening to the ground lately. . .it's too dangerous to find yourself in a place where it's hard to escape.

If only she would follow her own advice, just days later!

She nuzzled the top of his head. I know you like it down there, tresy, she cooed, her smile returning. Hopefully, it'll be safe enough to explore the tunnels again soon.

The tunnels reminded her of Mou, though, and that was a feeling she found hard to shake. As if he still lurked down there, pale and gaunt. Hiding from a world that'd wronged him.