Stone Circle and I think it's gonna be a long long time

"it's alright," she soothed, planting a kiss on the girl's forehead before withdrawing slightly. "I found you here—it's only a matter of time before they will, too. they'll never stop looking for you." she still did, in every sun-furred wolf she passed, in every young, earth-toned yearling. they'd be two seasons old, now.

"I'll stay here, with you." it had not been her intent to remain, but a single niece is infinitely better than chasing shadows. "does Valette still lead?"