You’re a canary, I’m a coal mine

Meme was a bit surprised as Roza reached out to brush the long fur away from her face. It allowed Memento to see Roza a bit more clearly and she was quiet, ears perked as she listened to her grandmother. It surprised her to hear that there had been multiple packs in their family over the years. Maybe it was destiny that she owned a pack one day too? Or at least was part of one! She was ambitious, certainly, but she didn’t think she’d mind following one of her loved ones in a pack. That couldn’t be so bad, right? The girl wiggled a little, keeping close to Roza as the older she-wolf said they weren’t going anywhere.

“I’m glad you guys are going to stay.” Meme said happily. “It’s a little strange, meeting family now but…” She smiled brighter. “A good sort of strange! Nausicaa looks fun~” She took a breath and looked out towards the falls. “I know they’ll be back.” Her voice was quieter now. “It’s a gut feeling. They’ll be home. Not sure when… but… they will. Dad too.” She twitched her ears and glanced at Roza with a grin. “Then we can all hold you to the promise of play.” She frowned a little as a thought crossed her mind.

“But… something is bugging me, grandmaw…” Memento lowered her gaze.

“Why… did all you guys leave in the first place? Did mom do something bad?” Her voice was quiet. “Is that why I only have daddy Cel now too? Cause mom made daddy Peg mad?”