Whitefish River ashes, ashes, we all fall down

there's no way she can justify putting it off any longer; to do so would be cruel to her brother. she will not leave him wondering again, and so when she rises that morning, she is certain she must go. but first - she searches for @Ira or @Evergreen, knowing the benefit of an alliance and fully intending to secure one, should they so wish. she is certain her brother will have no qualms with it; it will be beneficial to them both. 

besides, it is with this purpose that she can strengthen her resolve through the guise that this trip is based on duty alone.