Redtail Rise miscommunication leads to everything that has ever happened in the whole of the world

speaking of aunt Avicus.

she meandered into father and son's rendezvous, brows knitted in concern. she'd caught the word "go" and her hackles were raised.

obviously, she doesn't begrudge Aventus his search for his wife.

but if there's no Rise to come back to. . .

you're leaving now? she asks, teeth set slightly. she's holding the panic at bay. for if Aventus and Ancelin go, her numbers drop significantly. and she can't have that.