Moonspear i hope you dance

congrats on #300!!

She was like her mother that way—straight to business. As much as he dreaded the next part of the conversation, he was kind of grateful that she had the strength to forge right on ahead.

I'm going, Killdeer answered, keeping it simple. He tried his best to meet her gaze, even though the emotions flitting across her face were liable to break his heart all over again. Amalia, too. I didn't want us to go until things were more settled, here—but now with the new wolves, and you in leadership, I think it's time.

He sat, keeping his conversation with Towhee at the forefront of his mind to stave off the guilt. Still, it seeped in through the cracks, and he forced his next words through the lump in his throat.

I won't be far, Treepie, he said softly. There'll be just a forest between us. And you will always be welcome at Redhawk Caldera—to visit, or to stay.