Redsand Canyon Blackout

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Sovereign did not take immediate notice of Maiken's stalking form. 
The night was the dark healer's friend, aiding in masking Maiken from view.

The girl was unaware of any approach at this moment, wrapped in the tendrils of her emotions as she let out a grit-teeth whine as she whispered to the stars in Icelandic- 
"I miss you, mama..." 
A tongue she had not spoken in ages, it felt, especially where she was learning the Sandtongue of Tikal now.
A Shieldmaiden, she aspired to be, once. 
A legend of her home, a respected warrior, guardian, tactician...
But Holcan, she chose to train towards now, with the scattering of Hildibrandr. 

Striking Sovereign harshly from her wallowing was a gust of wind that brought with it Maiken's strengthening scent.
Dazed for a moment, the yearling blinked and shook her head a bit to adjust to the present once more. 

She smiled softly for a brief beat, attempting to feign obliviousness despite the alert perk and swivel of her ears.