She listened to the apology first, No, she said simply, Don't apologize for that, her gaze would find Tamaska's, You're right to have compassion for her too. And, it helps...knowing someone can hold space for both of us at once. the woman exhaled slowly through her nose. She let that sit for only a moment before Tamaska's expression shifted; that glint, that mischief and Sheauga felt the warmth of it land somewhere it hadn't been expected. Her ears tilted sideways.

You sound very certain she murmured the ghost of something playful threading through her voice, her tail which had lifted earlier moved again.

Then came the details, Nate, the bright flame, and heading east. Sheauga listened carefully, ears tracking forward as a thoughtful crease moved across her brow. When Tamaska turned to look at her with a small worried note slipping into her voice, Sheauga met her eyes without flinching.

There is one thing I need to do first she mused. I need to go back to the Northfall; not to stay but...I owe Wardruna a proper goodbye. She deserves to hear it from me, and I deserve to be the one who says it. she paused and then.

Then I am all yours,


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