Lost Creek Hollow we were born in the valley

terance's ear flicked at the comment, still feeling a little shocked to hear that his impression that ibis was starting a pack was... true. he wondered how arbiter would respond to that. because she's my daughter, probably, terance said with a small smile, wondering why the hell this guy seemed so confused about it. despite the shock, and the bit of doubt that he couldn't help but feel in the pit of his stomach, terance felt a warm bit of pride creep into his cheeks. he hoped that ibis would find success in the beginnings of a pack for her own. sure, he wished she'd have stayed here, but terance didn't feel much jealousy over it. she was growing up and moving on. and besides, he knew he'd never be her favorite anyway.

to the second comment, the stone nodded. of course, he said, not even having to think about it.