Lion Head Mesa As promised

please, stay for as long as you need, she urged, knowing it was within her own power to permit this place of rest, especially as the dreadfather had once opened his own home to her in the same way! she would never forget their kindnesses.
resting herself, near to ash paw, Toula breathed, oh, I thank you for coming at all! where is it you have settled? would it... would it be alright if I visited you, there? when you are ready? a shy request, but Toula dreamed already of the life within ash paw! she glowed with it; Toula hoped to be fortunate enough to be permitted to see and meet them.