Sleepy Fox Hollow my soul so cynical

The revelation of half her former flock (if not more) making their way to Courtfall still chewed away at her, and she spent several days contemplating what to do next. There was no way she could do anything about it. Win them back? Ha! They had left in the first place for a reason. Hurt them, kill them? As if.

Instead, she sought out her newest confidante, hoping the stoic and patient @Mahler could give her some insight. After all, another pack nearby would be in direct competition with them for food. In times of plenty, this would be a problem; as prey was so scarce, it was a crisis. Surely he would understand that.

Maegi moved with purpose along the well-trod trails of the hollow, looking for glimpses of the General or traces of his scent. She sent a quiet call in invitation for him but kept moving, unable to stop. If she stopped, her thoughts would overwhelm her, and if her thoughts overwhelmed her, she would do something foolish.