Sun Mote Copse And I know it's true

there was a pause as arcturus did much the same as chanel, waiting for her to take the lead -- when he saw she was politely waiting, he stifled a small laugh and swept away, their footfalls matching as they easily strolled down the forest path.

ah, the inevitable question. never was any use beating around the bush, was there? arcturus hid the pained expression that threatened his countenance, instead focusing on the golden slant of sunlight as it filtered through the pines. his tone was light, his heart was not. "family differences. i knew wraen." no use lying, or making things too overburdened with details. "what about you?" he hoped for her sake, that her induction into firebirds was a much smoother, less painless transition.