The Heartwood I'm so used to sharing

The oracle was rather pleased when the beast fell in step without a word of defiance. It was good to know he held no deep grudge since their previous encounter. Even a small one she would accept, but nothing more.

I have been away, Too much an obvious statement, but a reminder. Though she had been gone, her position remained the same. None would fall too far above her — not even Dreven. What all has happened during my absence? If anything.