Bye Bye Butterfree

Theory gulped as he turned tail to leave. For all the world he looked as if demons really were on his tail. Her ears flattened as she turned back towards Twig and Beat with sorrow in her eyes. How could they weather this? They'd already endured so much. Her heart ached for them. "I'm... sorry," she whispered. She'd tried to negotiate, tried to compromise... she had tried to channel Shaye's teachings and still she had failed. She'd failed Tempo, she'd failed Beat and Twig, she'd even failed Solor and Vail. Her stomach clenched when she thought about their gravesites. Perhaps she'd pay them a visit soon - Shaye as well. This was more painful than she'd ever imagined. The situation had spun out of her control and now Tempo was gone. "Should we tail him to the border, at least? Make sure he gets out okay." And get an idea of where he might be headed.