It was ironic, perhaps just a cruel jab of fate, that Fox had been gone so long. It wasn't his intention, but that didn't make it any less true - far too long was putting it mildly. The tone was ignored, to be honest, Fox was too excited to really think anything of it. His attention span wasn't capable of being tethered. It still struck him how much River had grown. And all that Fox had managed to do was get leaner without the benefit of the pack. Ironically, as I was coming back! I hadn't even gotten settled back in when I came across her. It was a relief to know that River was safe, and Bee was safe, and so was the rest of Avon Odyssey. I'm surprised you haven't tripped over any of those little sprouts running around. He said with a laugh. Fable had given him a quick rundown, but he had no idea the faces that matched to the names. He'd probably have to hear a few more times how to pronounce them properly.

Foxglove had crossed the terrain, going near and far, ~~wherever you are~~ in what had felt like an endless and hopeless endeavor. He shook his head when River tried to just dismiss the very genuine feelings. Okay, no - your feelings are valid. So don't swallow them down. He instructed. He rarely was so direct but it was important. He needed to be sure that River heard him, absorbed it, put it to practice. Too often they expect us to just....well. Pardon the pun but buck up and just ignore when we feel bad. And that isn't fair to you, feel your feelings, minun Pikku Rakkauteni (my little love) But he couldn't exactly call him 'little' anymore, not when River had sprouted so high so quickly.

Fox's gaze snapped back to the antler's as River mentioned them, a little smile settling on his face. Have you tried rubbing them on trees? Fox asked curiously. This was when it was truly hard because Fox had no experience with antlers after all. Whenever I can't get to my worst itchy spots, finding a good tree is the best helper. It unfortunately wasn't like Fox could just groom the itches away. You might want to visit those woodlands, I came across a lot of scents of deer and some elk maybe? I honestly am not sure. It felt important still that River had what he needed in the ways that he might not be able to supply.