Bramblepoint But I miss you in the mornings when I see the sun.

Teya's instruction was a simple one: go East, a half day's travel. The pallid rogue dipped his muzzle then, feeling as though he'd gained all there was to be said from the scrawny Brecheliant she-wolf. Lilitu was not longer among their ranks, having apparently dispersed in search of her sister, but he was keen to learn more of Akashingo - curious to know what'd made her so unhappy there.

He parted his jaws to thank Teya for her time, though she seemed to have something else on the tip of her tongue. Viinturuth blinked at the boldness of her statement, his tongue snaking over a fang as she requested that he remind his brother of such affection.

I loved her too, the ranger thought fiercely, though knew better than to give voice to his heart. Viinturuth had no desire to press Teya for elaboration. Ibis was long gone, dead and buried.

Thank you for your time, Teya, he concluded, truly grateful that she'd answered his questions. Would you like me to escort you home? Viinturuth was sure the answer would be a firm "no", but he had not forgotten her initial panic.