The feeling of being torn apart from the inside out was something Phim was becoming familiar with. Phim had a good heart. She was loving and loyal, and often kind to a fault. She'd been ripped in two when she lost her parents, and again when she lost Dai. Oh Dai... His image appeared in her mind and brought fresh tears quietly rolling down her cheeks. She had stayed so positive and hopeful about him, but this new pain was making her doubt herself. He would've found her by now, wouldn't he have? He would've made his way home to his twin, but instead he was lost to her. Maybe it was time to accept it... Phim had been so certain she'd found a home. A place where she could thrive and be happy and healthy again. But in just a few short weeks it was already ripped from her grasp. She had only just been welcomed when Peregrine vanished. She hadn't seen her since, and as a result of the absent alpha, her home was gone. She didn't know why she was so upset about it. Wasn't it too soon to be attached? She hadn't even gotten to know her packmates yet. There were no real connections, but she'd put so much faith in it. It felt so right. It was hard now, deciding her next move. Could she find another place that she felt comfortable and welcomed? Did she really need to? They weren't questions she could try to answer yet. Instead, she wallowed in her misery and mourned everyone and everything she had lost. ""

Rœkia was in a sour mood as she trudged through the open range in search of Marigold before autumn fully set in. The woman liked to have a personal stash of healing herbs to help her get through the winter and while she certainly planned to avoid any fights she'd find herself in one could never be too prepared. Wolf soared above her, his keen eyes peeled for the sight of the brightly colored blossoms. Rœkia silently groused to herself out of irritation and worry. Aerie had dissolved about as soon as it'd formed. Peregrine had mysteriously vanished and despite her best efforts she could not find the woman anywhere and that made her worry. She hoped the other was alright and just suffering a bout of wanderlust. Either way it had felt like Rœkia had been cast back to the drawing board. A bitter reminder of how easily plans could crumble.

A mottled sky of clouds and blue and a nice cool breeze made for excellent herb-hunting weather though so she supposed not everything was ruined. As Rœkia moved past a rusted tractor she spied another woman not far off. Hmmm…. her tail twitched lightly as she watched the woman when suddenly it clicked! This woman had joined Aerie shortly after the first meeting though Rœkia had never introduced herself. Strolling towards the other she called out. "Fancy meeting you here. Shame about Aerie, hm?"

"Speech"