Shadewood let not light see my black and deep desires

the pallid sibling listened with canted head and unbidden curiosity to what her brother spoke of. 

each name, place and slice of information saved for later use.

when he was done, she remained thoughtfully silent.

then smiled to herself.

"excellent, then!" she beat her mighty wings. "the next phase has begun!" with a flourish she fell off the branch, and croaked as she circled the taller half of the tree. "an egg's time again, and we each shall regale the other with tales of mischief and trickery!" 

the raven caw-laughed as she flew off, thinking this matter settled forever.