Stone Circle On guard!

Easy cast an uncertain glance in Vespera's direction, the other girl's flagging spirits tugging on her heartstrings. Her attention turned back to Steph a moment later when she asked a question. "Not this time," said said a bit sadly, giving a contrite wag of her tail. "I've just been to visit Dawn, and I'm trying to track Sunny down as well. But I'll be in the area for a while to come, so there's a good chance you'll be seeing more of me as the season turns." This assurance heartened Easy as much as she hoped it would hearten Steph. But she couldn't help but slide her gaze back to Vespera, and as it settled there, a bit of her father's domineering instinct to nurture at all costs came out to play.

"Goodness, you look like you could use a nap," she fretted, pumpkin gaze narrowing in concern. "When's the last time you've had a rest, Vespera?"