Sun Mote Copse i put them in the conference room.

She nodded silently in thanks, storing the name away for safe keeping. His offer brought a smile to her face. That would be lovely, she murmured, tail swishing slowly behind her. Thank you. . .

Preeti trailed off, realizing suddenly she hadn't gotten his name. I'm Preeti, she said. It was nice to meet you!

Once the requisite pleasantries had been exchanged, she wandered away from the borders once more. She was both disappointed and amused — and a little anxious, too. The clock was ticking down to the day when winter became too miserable to travel. 

If she couldn't find her mother before then, other arrangements would have to be made.