Duskfire Glacier Remember when, I was young and so were you

Her heart sank a little when he insisted on going their separate ways, though Meerkat made sure not to let her disappointment show. There was only concern on her face as Rye thanked her and said he needed to get going. All she could do was nod and assure him he would most certainly hear from her, no matter what.

Soon, he was gone. Meerkat stood there a while longer, feeling sorry for her pack mate and worried about Imaq and Liak. Only after several moments did she remember her mood prior to running into Rye. It felt especially silly now. She shook her head at herself and began to walk, trying not to panic about what she'd just volunteered to do. She just needed to take the search one step at a time, starting by pointing her toes toward the caldera.