Missing from the photographs

The girl had been settling in 'okay' - not overly reassuring for the queen, though better than seeing her struggle with the change. She was trying to adjust herself, and Zephyra would give her plenty of time to do so. Only when she felt ready would the alphess place the girl in her desired field to start building her skills. Baby steps were important. First, they needed to sort out those nightmares of hers. A look of concern spread over the larger female's features. The word brought a shiver - nightmares. "I'll ask her next time to see you. We'll get it sorted out, don't worry." An upward curve of her lips, not entirely a smile. She looked away when it faded from her features. What if it couldn't be fixed, this mental sickness? The effects could be irreversible, just like what happened their mother. Ears flicked at the sound of her name and she looked back to her sister, clearing her mind of the girl's condition. "You mean Ren and Nixie? Why wouldn't they want to see you? We're all together again." Another almost-smile, ignoring her sister's remark on their siblings being scarce in the pack. Nixie was pulling her weight, at least, though Ren she wasn't too certain about. Who was she kidding with the lies that escaped her lips? Like reassuring her would actually make it better? She was probably doing more harm than good.