Moonspear ghost in your stereo

She grimaced inwardly at Magnola's phrasing, though the immediately subsequent question at least distracted her. Although she had doubts whether she should remain part of Redhawk Caldera, it was home right now. And she did intend to go back there to speak with her mother, even if she ended up leaving again. She needed to be sure Caracal, the twins and Towhee were all okay, especially with Reyes out of the picture.

"Define 'nearby,'" she quipped dryly. "Something for the pain would be great," Meerkat added, trying not to think greedily of poppy seeds. Perhaps Magnola would give her something else, and maybe that was for the best. "I think I can manage after that. The caldera isn't too far from here."