Noctisardor Bypass i hope it's ben and socrates poop all up in your kitchen

as he came upon arbiter, he slowed to nudge her cheek as she began to vent frustrations. frustrations terance felt... for sure, but it was a good sign according to him. even if we missed them, it's more than we found at the hollow. maybe they'll return -- or another herd will come through here, he said with optimism, though he knew arbiter was more of a realist than anything. 

maybe we can send brou out to do some more scouting, he suggested with a shrug, get some of her energy out, and maybe she'll find another lead. well, that wouldn't help pike... but whatever. honestly, having him do some border patrol was helpful enough. he seemed to enjoy it plenty, too.