Stone Circle What has caused chips to fall?

There’s an ire, a disappointment in Gunnar’s gray eyes, but it is allayed by his patience. And in Taktuq’s voice, a grief that silts her heart to hear. She must try for them. She must do better.

“I will remedy my mistake at the border. I will speak with him and apologize,” she resolves quietly.

It will not be simple for her to cast aside pride. But for these two who had quickly become salient figures in her life, she must. To do what is right, even when it is difficult, to uphold their peace.

If she could show him an ounce of grace, he may be compelled to return it. As Taktuq and Gunnar have shown her.

"Thank you," she whispers, her eyes seeking them both before gently pushing her head into the narrow space between Móðir and Faðir.