Felltree Marsh new year’s day

It was that scent again. The one she'd once found on @Wren, the one that had convinced her the woman was sick. Then @Arric's explanation had enlightened her. Mae was disgusted.

She left Hearthwood promptly, leaving no chance for her to accidentally encounter whatever was happening within the borders. Just the thought of it made her gag a little. So she didn't think about it. She cut a swift path into the marsh, and might have continued into the valley if not for the screams she heard.

The sound stopped her in her tracks. Mae's ears went flat as she glanced around in search of the source, and for a moment she contemplated simply moving on. But she thought of Blossom, and how her cousin had helped her before she even knew that they were cousins, and with an exasperated sigh to herself she began the search. Loud as the girl was, it didnt take Mae very long to find her.

How the hell did you get stuck in the dirt? She blurted when she saw her, bewildered.