A Trip for the Heart

Novel found herself often trailing after her brother after he'd found her. Though sometimes, and more often than not, she would wander away to be alone with her thoughts. Even so, she returned to the company of her brother at the end of most days, and when she didn't, she was usually within the vicinity. Today she followed his scent to the gully where she figured he'd be looking for herbs or probably relaxing the day away. She hadn't been in his company long today, so she was relieved when his trail grew stronger and fresher. Her broken leg had healed, but it left a noticeable limp.

As she got closer, she spotted him standing stock still and she wondered why. "Octave?" She approached at a slower pace until she stood beside him, her eyes locked on him until she caught wind of the others that were there. Her gaze turned to the two older women. As, so that was it? She stood there quietly, watching the pair and feeling quite shy to say anything.