Noctisardor Bypass nature

She pondered her own words for a moment, though eventually her attention wandered back to the wolf in front of her. How was Fiona doing? She hadn’t had the warmest reception to the bypass, then she’d witnessed quite the show. That included Druid’s brief hallucinations, which she brought up now, causing the Den Mother’s ears to pin backward as her gaze slid away.

Yes, she said after a long beat of silence, and I know now she was never there.

She had some theories, though Druid didn’t bother mentioning any of them to her companion. She felt a flush of uncomfortable warmth, realizing this person she didn’t know very well knew a lot about her and some of her most vulnerable moments. She swallowed.

I feel like you’ve seen a very strange side of me. I’d like to start over, if that’s alright. And I’d love to learn more about you, Fiona, especially now that we’re pack mates.

She couldn’t help but think of the last time she’d attempted to get to know Fiona. Druid’s lips curled into a minuscule smile as she remembered, “Time is not free.” She knew that fact very well by now! But she hoped Fiona might indulge her this time, while they both had a few moments to spare.