Broken Antler Fen Please allow me to have ONE cathartic experience in my life -

A call for Ibis from a familiar, and well loved, voice on the border. Maia's heart broke all over again. Still... she knew that someone needed to deliver the news. And Maia moved immediately to be the one to do it, giving the other children hushed kisses and departing them for a short while.

She had grown up, Maia noticed. She hadn't been a pup when she left but it was always amazing how much growing they still had left to do. Lilitu. Welcome home. She smiled, but there was something more behind it. She took a step forward and, if she was allowed, would exchange an affectionate nuzzle. How are you!? It's, um... it's really good to see you.

She needed a moment. No doubt Lilitu would ask anyway.