Hushed Willows i ka hale

Good to know you have some healing skills, Lily remarked. We had a medic here, but I haven't seen her in some time. Your skills are definitely needed. And then Noelani opened up the door for the blackbird to talk about herself, which, of course, she seized with alacrity.

She wagged her tail. I'm not put off by chatterboxes, she teased, beaming. Being one myself, of course. Erm, I lived with my family for most of my life, 'til I came here last winter because I just needed a fresh start. I fell in with this lot and have been around since.

Well, not exactly this lot. She fell silent for a beat, thinking of all those departed, whether through choice or by death.

Khali's the father. He's a very nice man, Lily murmured. You'll see him around sooner or later. He keeps busy. This is my first litter. Usually I try to keep up with everyone, how they're doing, and pay visits to other packs as well. But as you can probably tell, I'm a little weighed down by other things, giggled the Satori.

The two continued their conversation until Lily found her a den, and then the two parted ways.