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Don’t be sorry, Druid sought to reassure, just talk to me, pl—

But Redd was already leaving. It was so shocking, Druid cut off mid-sentence as her mouth fell open. She stared after her for several seconds.

Wait, she said a second time today, springing to all fours.

Her heart in her throat, she loped after Redd. She didn’t try to catch up with her, per se, just keep pace with her lest she lose sight of her. Druid had a feeling that once the Wealda left her sight, she would never see her again—and that unbearable thought wiped away all others.

Redd! she shouted desperately, waiting to see if she would stop.

If she wouldn’t, feel free to archive here!