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leaving the territory with pygmalion would have once been an easy decision. they'd done it several times before, under different circumstances than were being posed. this was the first time that he'd ever made bhediya feel unsafe but it was enough of an experience to remind her of her place.

no, she wouldn't leave anymore. pygmalion's explosion was a verbal consummation of their relationship and the start of a new trauma. if he wanted her in the emberwood, that's where she would be. 

still, denying him wasn't a viable option. not under the current circumstance, bhediya thought. later, after they'd cooled down, she might test the waters, but there were too many unknowns where they presently stood. i'd like that, bhe said. there was plenty more to see, plenty more.

i'm sorry for leaving, she continued, then taking a small step back. an attempt was made to face him, but her gaze was quickly diverted toward the ground between her paws.