Sun Mote Copse It's such a catchy song

Kiwi seemed surprised by her mother's response, which would niggle at her later on. For now, she canted her head slightly as she contemplated the yearling's query. "Mad?" she repeated in a quiet voice. "No, I'm not mad. If anything, I'm just sort of sad. But I don't blame you for how you feel." She paused, lifting her shoulders in a light shrug as she added, "Life and love can be really unfair sometimes." Wildfire would know that more than anyone.

She prepared to nudge the topic back toward less emotionally heavy things when a thought struck her. Wildfire mulled it for a solid minute before pointing out, "I know what it's like to feel left behind, abandoned, too well. Even if it's not entirely the other person's fault, it can be incredibly painful." Her voice was little more than a murmur. "I would be a liar if I said I didn't hope you two were able to mend things eventually. But I understand if you would rather keep your distance or avoid her altogether," much as it pained her. Wildfire let out a shuddering breath. "Because that's exactly how I felt about your nomi."