Bramblepoint Southstar.

Aside from the occasional wondering—and, of course, her single foray to Frosthawks way back in the day—Towhee didn’t particularly fancy the idea of leaving Teekon Wilds. Even considering her wanderlust and all the loved ones out there in the uncharted wilderness beyond it, she couldn’t imagine leaving, especially at this stage in her life. Ceridwen’s words were therefore validating, in a way.

Well, that puts to rest my question about whether or not the outside world is any better than here, Towhee joshed, then sighed through a smile. Said daughter—and her daughters… and son… and husband…—all got bitten by the traveling bug too. I hope the big wide world is nicer to them than it was to you. She paused. Did something happen out there…?