Broken Antler Fen pleisosaur

Had this come at any other time, perhaps Ibis would have been open to it. In her current state she could not parse the meaning behind Teya's words and was too focused on the fish.

Ibis had one ear turned to the depths of the den as she slipped towards the offering. It was a substantial catch; how fortunate that Teya would think of her! She smiled, the dark circles under her eyes overshadowing much of the kindness upon her face.

You sweet, sweet girl, Ibis praised, sleepily.

Come, share it with me. I rarely get company beyond Eljay's visits. Having missed the deeper meaning of the girl's words.