Sun Mote Copse dreamstate

Was Mercury in retrograde or something? Bat blinked a few times as Maia initially took Wildfire up on her offer, then reneged a breath later. The yearling's head cocked, though she didn't say anything. Nor did the Sovereign, except to say, "Sure, we'll catch up later. I'll come find you after Bat's done visiting."

The redhead then turned and faced Bat, who gave her mother a halfhearted smile. She was glad to see her and spend time with her, despite the impromptu (and quite frankly bewildering) nature of her trip here. "How're things?" Bat asked as they fell into step, the flow of conversation coming easily as they sauntered away along the copse's fringe.