seems like yesterday

Since becoming a yearling it seemed there was so much more open to her in the world. Pestilence was free of her grounding, and although she had not officially departed Ashen yet she spent a lot of her time outside its borders and in the battlefield training. It felt incredibly good to be out of pup-hood, to no longer be watched or worried for. Pestilence was - as far as she was concerned - practically an adult now, and the knowledge of that thrilled her.

When her mother called Pestilence hesitated, wondering if it could be that Toxicity tattled about the maim Pesto inflicted upon her. Or perhaps a discussion of her plans to leave to Fireside. Regardless, it would be irresponsible to choose not to answer her Empress' call.

As she approached Pestilence dipped her head in greeting. "Yes, mother?" She asked softly, her voice hesitant.