Bearclaw Valley starting with a clean slate

Laurel's hackles pricked up tensely as Blondine spoke again. She was ready to lash out, and her respect for Indra was the only thing that stopped her from doing it. This was Indra's friend, and while Laurel thought that Blondine didn't deserve Indra's friendship, she wasn't going to take that from her sister. She ground her teeth and held her tongue for now. Blondine's complete lack of any emotions as she told the story, then said she was here only to explain herself, was frustrating to Laurel, but she didn't want to hurt her sister's good friend.

Indra's words came as a surprise, but not an unwelcome one. Laurel hid a smile as she turned to Blondine with a dark frown still on her face. She did not speak, merely glared at Blondine. The implications were clear: Go.