Phoenix Maplewood That's the point

And there was Vex beside her. At least he hadn't run far ahead -- she was still looking for just one child, and perhaps all this would mean he'd stay with her and assist. No. Was her reply. Why had Haunt even wandered? Had the headaches clouded her thoughts? Surely she could see that it was dangerous for her to go beyond the borders alone. She'd thought they'd been on the same page at last. She didn't slow or stop, but kept walking trying to trace the trail.

In a way, this might actually bring some awareness to him. Maybe. To see why she'd been so concerned. It felt like a lifetime ago when the pair of them had wandered off. Perhaps you know a little then how it felt when I found both of you had run off. She needs protection, you know this, I know this. Protection and a solution to whatever it is that is causing it so she can have independence once she's grown. A long exhale, not quite a sigh, She needs to come home. And she -- they, she supposed, in truth -- would find her. Or so she believed.