Dawnlark Plains the imp of the perverse

he gives an answer that sparks dissonance within her. Avicus wants to immediately reassure him, to invite him back into the fold—but she also knows that his recalcitrance has not made friends. he's not right; he's not wrong.

and she stands for a moment, tongue-tied, wondering what to say next.

why you 'hhink 'hat? she finally asks, literally held back by her tongue as the last bit of it slurs through her lips. but her gaze has softened as she stares at her nephew, and she hopes he knows what she inquires.

she had once made mistakes. 

her parents had chosen Aventus over her after their great fight.

things can be mended. time heals all wounds, save the mortal ones.