Lion Head Mesa travelers

Racharra hesitated, her stoicism getting the best of her as she felt a lump in her throat. but she gulped it down.
Toula was a kind woman, the lake cub knew that perhaps best of all as Akashingos invasion — no, rescue — of Greatwater returned to Racharra's immediate thought. besides, she wasn't going to deny the Queen's request. She was a lady, but she was still one underneath the queen and deep down, she feels she still owes the woman that reunited her with her mother.
but now, would those efforts go in vain if she accompanied Akashingo?

i worry for my family. my future. she started, voice distant. i grew to love Akashingo, but. she took a moment, this was more than she's used to. i do not wish to leave my mother either. our family is already divided. she thought of her remaining sister and brother. where were they, even? she hopes they are safe.
but i also don't want to leave Akashingo. i don't know what to do.