Boartusk Heights Atarashī

Speedy hadn't been back long. She was eaten up with guilt over leaving her daughter with Rivenwood for so long, but she had been in a difficult position—one she would explain to Malila. She wished more than anything for her daughter to forgive her, but she would understand if she couldn't. She had every right to be angry with Speedy. 

So the empath's heart and mind were heavy as she made her way across the mountain. She had not intended to enter the wilds here, and now it would take her even longer to find Malila. 

The fresh scent of another caught her attention. There was once a time when she would have happily greeted the stranger but life and experience had made her weary and a bit reluctant to trust anyone she didn't know. Still, she continued on, but she was cautious and watchful.