Stone Circle I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map

the matriarch pauses at the familiar borders, taking a moment to ensure @Juniper and @Winter know to remain close, and reminding them lightly of their manners (though her gaze remains on her daughter as she stresses being polite). planting a kiss on her son's forehead, and nudging her daughter lovingly, she straightens, calling for @Valette and @Alsek. 

it's been a while since she'd last visited the borders of their allies; a visit is long overdue. she does not fault the boy for wanting to come here, but is intent on making sure he's happy here — her visit to kaistleoki has made her more concerned for members of her family, blood or not, that remain scattered throughout the wilds. there is more on her minds, questions she means to ask, more places she ought to visit. but for now, her focus is on easthollow's matriarch and the boy she'd taken into her pack.