Stone Circle [m] I am not a woman, I'm a god

Skáld eventually answered her call, and Mae couldn't help but notice how tired he seemed. Guilt flashed through her; she hadn't considered that he might have his own problems, his own life to deal with separately from hers. But she was here now, and there was no taking that back.

Still she was pleased by the sight of him, comforted by the warmth he always met her with. Skáld, She started, trotting up to greet him, but faltered in both words and steps as she realized she did not know how to continue. I um - I left Swiftcurrent Creek. Mae stood awkwardly, suddenly uncertain that Skáld would want her so close.

She went on, taken by the urge to explain herself: Everyone's always wrapped up in some weird drama. And they don't tell me anything, or even try to talk to me, and I got tired of feeling forgotten and left out all the time. And I didn't know where else to go.

Guess I just wanted to see you, Before I leave; but she couldn't bring herself to finish that thought. Suddenly Mae wasn't sure she wanted to leave the valley. But she could hardly stay, could she?

Swiftcurrent Creek had no place for her.