Deepwood Weald I'd hide, but

They really do

Rodyn knew that he had aged in the moons time since his precious peachy queen was gone. And his sons were all he had left. And they hadn't bonded with him as much as he would have liked, but he understood. They were young and needed mom before dad right now. Which is what Sialuk and Elentari had filled.

She gazed at his lips as he spoke and for a moment he was dumbfounded. Then it hit him like a thunderclap and he vowed to speak slower. He didn't want any miscommunications.

Well Met Towhee.

Her next words and he winced quickly and sharply and had to look away. A deep breath and another and he met her gaze again. He gave a sad nod.

I did. I was hunting in hopes to find some solace.