Stone Circle quiet when i'm coming home, and i'm on my own

the crunch of snow alerted blondine of another's approach. she lifted her head and took a discreet breath in, a smile growing on her maw as she exhaled. valette, she called, tail wagging behind her, i was just about to go lookin' for you! 

it was becoming easier to guesstimate the locations of things. in her right ear, the faint sound of running water indicated that she was beside the stream. however, it was warped; their was someone nearby, straight ahead but on the opposite bank.

blondine trotted around, following the matriarch's scent. i wanted to talk about some things with you, if that's alright.