Emberwood Walking and the sky keeps falling down

He seemed confident that they wouldn't encounter any issues attempting to make their way through Sunspire via the lands close to the vale, and she was inclined to trust him on that. And if their numbers were small, like they had been the last time he was near, then he was right to assume they probably wouldn't even notice they were there. Of course, it could be the opposite, and more wolves could have joined them for the winter in which case, they might draw some attention. But, as he had also pointed out, it wasn't like they were looking to hang around; they only wanted to get through to the other side of the mountains. If he thought it would be fine, then she would try to tell herself that. You're probably right, Taki told him. 

The mention of her daughter softened whatever tightness was in her expression. It had been a while since she had seen her, and the thought of checking in on her was the first thing in days to loosen the knot of worry in her chest. I would love to see her, she answered. And for you to meet her, if you would like to. She was sure they would get along. 

She stretched and stood, moving closer and positioning herself so that she was laying next to him. If he allowed, she would reach over and groom the tangled fur behind his ear. She paused only to ask: And this Lunaria is someone we can trust? Then she continued to work on his fur as she waited for his answer. If he assured her that she was, then Taki would accept his answer. She trusted Taikon enough that his friends were her friends, as well.