Bitterroot Valley she needed wide open spaces

The antlers were shaken off and places carefully by the mouth of the den. That was for Sega, in part a gift, and in part a display of her strength and resolve. A challenge, almost. He could match her in strength, but could he in his intent and devotion? Would he be proud? Humbled? Off-put?

These thoughts fled from her at the sweet sound of Elowyn's voice.

"Elowyn!" she cried, ignoring the question for a moment to draw the other woman into a tight embrace. It was how she'd been raised, after all, and she was excited to see her friend still here in their home, at their den.

"It was wonderful," she assured her. "I have three new baby brothers, and I made a new friend, as well as running into a sister of my family."

She stepped away, surveying Elowyn the way her mother surveyed her after she'd been away. She judged her healthy, and her tail spun in delight.

"How have things been here?" she asked. "Did you miss me?"