Dragoncrest Cliffs Dude, this is a Wendy's restaurant.

Val's obvious discomfort got under her skin. She listened, mouth drying, and gave a small start when he mentioned 'Bearclaw Valley.' 

Not a different Arielle.

I'm sorry, Val, she responded after a moment of quiet, feeling awkward. I. . .didn't want to make you feel bad. I've been there—Bearclaw Valley. They're gone. And I'm not sure where she is.

The more she learned about Arielle, the worse it became. Lilitu's face sagged in a heavy frown, eyes—eye—darkening.

It's her, she murmured.