Redsand Canyon Out of Sync

It was in Aquene’s nature to fight for the underdog. If she didn’t, then in many ways she felt like she wasn’t fighting for herself… and Malila was an underdog. She had a lot of shaping up to do if she were to make it in Mereo, but Aquene felt like she needed to see it happen… and it seemed that Ruenna sensed that in her. Her expression softened slightly, ears drooping just a little when the Matrona warned her to not get too attached, that is was the girl who needed to decide if she would make it, not Aquene.
 
She understood, but that would not make it any easier for her to do so. Letting go had always been one of her biggest struggles. “Yes, Matrona.” She vocalized, showing she understood with the tone promising to try. It was hard to not feel responsible. If Malila were to fail, surely that would mean that she had failed as a teacher, right? Her own mother had never failed… though Aquene understood the difference. Everyone had learned for survival, and Malila had a choice.