Moonspear ^____________^

Such relief flooded her at Alaric’s entreaty. How badly she wanted to run back to the mountain, dive into his ulaq and never leave! Treepie scarcely acknowledged this thought consciously, just nodding eagerly and pressing close. She clung to Alaric, shutting her eyes against the sights that so inexplicably assailed her.

Only when they were safely tucked into the Emprex’s ulaq did Pie properly open her eyes again. She let out a great sigh of relief as she curled up at the back of the familiar den. As she settled, she finally reflected on what had happened and what Alaric had said. She recalled her recent conversation with Bridget too.

But I’m not nervous or stressed, Tiuttuk insisted, sounding almost exasperated. At least, not until I set foot outside Moonspear. Then, all of a sudden… She drew in a great big breath. I don’t get it. I want to go places. But it’s like something inside me gets all… She gestured helplessly with a paw, repeating, I just don’t get it.