The Heartwood But now it's like the night is taking sides

When Bronco asked after the island's location, Meerkat almost said she wasn't sure. Then she remembered and said, -"She mentioned seawater, which means it's in the ocean, right?"- She blinked, more curious than ever about Nüwu's home. If she wasn't mistaken, Bronco seemed rather intrigued too. -"I'll ask Aunt Hydra about it. I want to visit Nüwu but it would be cool if I could go to Yuèlóng as an official ambassador, with you as my professional bodyguard."- She grinned at the thought, momentarily forgetting all about her homesickness.

But it began creeping in within moments and Meerkat admitted, -"I'm really tired. Can we head back?"- She glanced at the fox's carcass. It was small but might be burdensome simply by merit of the distance between here and their den, especially considering the incline. -"Do you want any help with that?"- she offered, glad to take turns if it would ease the trek.

Wanna wrap? :D