Sun Mote Copse time is a revelator;

He concurred and she snorted again, this time mostly under her breath. His next queries took her a little by surprise, for reasons she couldn't pinpoint immediately. Towhee supposed she was simply used to wolves cavorting in and out of the ranks like it didn't really matter much, some not even bothering with farewells. Not many put the weight on it that Arcturus did just now.

-"Yeah,"- she replied simply, appreciating his sentiment, though it wasn't his concern or problem anymore. -"We'll be okay. We've been through worse, no offense."- Her lips twitched faintly. -"But thanks, Arcturus. I'm glad both you and Wraen are trying to leave on good terms, despite everything."- A pause. -"Means a lot."-