Redhawk Caldera Strange things

It was hard for Maia not to get caught in the worry spiral that came with having children. Ani was okay, thankfully, but she wasn’t the same. She hadn’t recovered fully yet and Bridget had left her and Eljay to managing things. Maia had full confidence in her husband’s abilities as a caretaker, but she hated that all of this was necessary. Luckily Teya seemed to be checking in on the medic. Maia wouldn’t risk it (and had been told not to, at least, which helped the guilt some).

And aside from Ani, she worried about the other ones out there in the world. Was Sylvie eating enough? Was Hymnal finding friends and getting the fulfillment she needed? Had Ceridwen found a pack to shelter and feed her, or was she having grand adventures on her own? It was hard for Maia to imagine that. She’d always had her sister with her.

She just hoped that, wherever they were, none of them were cold or afraid or lonely.

Maia closed her eyes, then opened them just in time to see Amalia come into view. She smiled, relieved to find a welcome distraction, and picked up her pace a bit to meet the other woman. Amalia! Good morning!