Sun Mote Copse came whiffling through the tulgey wood

But it was Fig who spoke first, speaking favorably of Raven. Sugar blinked, having forgotten that he'd lived with the Frosthawks before too. Well, she was definitely in good company. She vaguely noticed his discomfiture but chalked it up to discomfort over his minor injuries. Sugar offered him a smile that was at once sympathetic and grateful.

Nellie spoke highly of Raven too, even as Sugar went about cleaning her cuts and scrapes. She paused at the other girl's remark and said, "Aye, it's just for a little while." She couldn't help but think of Bronco's reaction. Aside from Avery, she hadn't realized how much her peers took to her. It made her feel warm and fuzzy. "I'm sure Fig can lend a hand in my absence," she quipped before returning to her work.

Sugar stepped back when she was finished and grinned at her cohorts. "Have someone else take a look at them tomorrow to make sure they're healing. And keep them clean, that's the most important part." She realized then that her job here was done, not just with Nellie and Fig but with the Firebirds in general, at least for now.

"I have to finish getting ready. I'm leaving first thing in the morning," Sugar said, feeling a pang as she gazed between the two. "Take care of yourselves and each other, okay? I'll see you again soon." She offered each of them a companionable shoulder bump, then turned to go.