Blackfeather Woods and keep it all on the inside

Sakhmet was not the most quiet of trackers, and Maegi knew she was coming from a little ways away—but still kept up the appearance of being surprised when the dark-pelted girl appeared at her side, eyes glittering as she smiled. Tala, she cooed, slowing her pace to gently groom the sleek fur between her daughter's ears.

She was growing too fast. They all were. Sobek was scarce as anything, which worried her slightly. Anansi had a little of that scarcity, too. Each of them had the potential to get them into heaps of trouble. Trouble was their birthright. . .but Maegi didn't want it for them. Not now, not ever.

How are you, Sakhmet? she inquired softly, gazing down at the youth. I'm glad to see you today.

Parvati had left her mind in a flash upon seeing her baby girl.