Bramblepoint It's hard to be anywhere these days

It wouldn't be for long. They could get the lay of the land, and somewhat selfishly, Ibis hoped the shock of what may be out there on the mountain would scare Lilitu in to good behavior; keep her close by for a little longer. It was hard to ignore the growing interest the girl held in the outside world - in knowing somewhere Arielle and Akavir were out there waiting.

They appeared to be in agreement. Ibis nods, looks around for a place to set up, somewhere open and clean. Before she leaves the two to their own devices she smiles to them, the look hardly penetrating her eyes.

Rest when you need to. Don't go looking for trouble - if you find any, come right back here. Ok? Then with more frigidity than she meant, Ibis reaches for her daughter and places a rough kiss to her forehead. Off you go now. Do good.

Time would tell if their impact was of any value. For now Ibis was glad to be focused on a task, one which would keep her mind from other things.