Firefly Glen but if we go, we go together

This is forward-dated a few days. Tags are for reference (let me know if I need to edit any assumptions!).

She wished she could've stayed on the island a little longer, spent more time with the lovely wolves of Yuèlóng and convalesce in paradise. But Meerkat knew she must get back to @Bronco and the glen. He must be so worried about her. He'd already been through too much, so as soon as she felt up to the trek ahead of her, Meerkat said her goodbyes and thank yous to @Maegi, @Mou and the others (like @Nǚwū).

It seemed the winter storm had come to an end. The sun warmed her back as Meerkat journeyed south, taking it slow despite how urgently she wanted to get home. Inevitably, she thought of Atlas, and she wondered if he might've returned in her absence. She hoped so, though as the miles stretched behind her, Meerkat found herself grieving and gradually letting go. They'd had something special but things would never be the same.

At long last, she reached the glen's northeastern corner. She needed food and rest, though more than anything, she needed her brother. Meerkat squeezed her eyes shut and called for him.