Fairspell Meadow swarm the belly, swelling to a blaze

Of course, she responded—perhaps too quickly, but too late to take back. She was overjoyed that he would even consider staying. Maegi knew, however, that she couldn't let his decision stop her from finding out about his family. Even if he would not return to them, he still had a right to know whether they lived and breathed, or were no more.

I can send someone to find out, or I could go on my own, Maegi continued, mentally going over the distance in her head. How long would it take? Two, three, four days? She hoped no longer than a quarter-moon, if things went without a hitch. Would you like to go along, or stay here?

Scarab was in better flesh than he had been upon arrival, but she knew appearances could be deceiving. The Nona wasn't sure whether the boy would be up to such a journey. . .physically or emotionally.