Sun Mote Copse of the changes it will confront,

Footsteps alerted Weejay that someone was near; rubbing her nose with a forepaw, she straightened and did her best to hide she had been crying. Turning around, she was surprised to find Wraen with her -- her ears fell as the sovereign nudged her comfortingly.

"My garden," The yearling mumbled, feeling more child than woman as she looked upon the ruination of her efforts. "I just --" Here she wiped a fresh tear from darkening her cheek, sniffling: "why? I had.. I had all these flowers for my mom, and grandma and grandpa.. and.." She took in a deep breath, trying to steady the wail that threatened to rise from her throat. "It's gone, just like them."