Heron Lake Plateau You catch the pearl and ride the dragon's wings

She hadn't been back to the plateau since departing. With her pack now firmly established in the copse, Wildfire told @Kiwi and @Sequoia to keep an eye on things while she went west to visit @Raven. She timed the trip—it took more than an hour, less than two—and howled for her sister as soon as she arrived. The caregiver did not leave her waiting; she materialized and gently threw herself at Wildfire, simply clutching her sister for a few moments. It took all her might not to start crying.

Fortunately, Raven let go and invited her on a walk. The two of them plodded up the slope, then began to meander around the plateau. They talked about Bat, of course, and Raven told Wildfire that she had something for her. The medic led the way to a small den. Over her shoulder, Wildfire could see a stash of medical supplies. Her nose wrinkled a little as the smell hit her. She watched as Raven dug around a bit, then procured something wrapped carefully in a dried leaf.

"It'll help you feel better," Raven said. Before Wildfire could ask what it was or how to dose it, her sister's yellow eyes widened a little. "Do you—?" Her own nose was twitching wildly.

"What?" Wildfire asked dumbly, taking another deep breath. There, beneath the scent of all the dried herbs, was another unmistakable fragrance. "Oh sh—oh no." Every muscle in her body tensed. "Rave, I need to go. Sorry! And thanks!" Wildfire had the presence of mind to snatch up the gift right before she pivoted and made a beeline for the borders, streaking pheromones across the plateau.