Moonspear ^___________________________^

The slightest change in Pie's demeanour and Pala narrowed her eyes, a habit she had picked up a long time ago. You'll understand when they start treating you like a woman instead of a girl. She spoke, pushing to her feet and retreating into her den. That was the harsh truth, one that Treepie would need to understand eventually; and she would.

She would prepare her sons and plan to leave in the next few days. Pala had stuck around out of worry for them, filling caches and keeping to herself, but she wasn't feeling all that generous anymore. She assured herself that she would be fine on her own; her children were older now, and she could defend against whatever threat came their way. She would allow herself that much confidence.