Big God

There had been a single constant in her life, beginning when she was a child: Thalia. Thinking about her, waiting for the next time she'd see her, wondering about her god - such a large part of her life had been carved out and reserved for only her. Theory mulled it over as she finished up renewing the border lines. Long, quiet solo patrols were both peaceful and maddening. They often lent themselves to deep reflection. It was sometimes uncomfortable to be alone with yourself for so long; it was one of the challenges she'd had to overcome, becoming leader so young. The quiet. The loneliness. Thalia had been her long-wished for reprieve.

Could her life's purpose encapsulate just one thing? Was it the pursuit of company, or just her pursuit of Thalia? She loved her family dearly and would they would always be her priority. It was why she shouldered this burden at all. For Poem, a safe place to raise her children. For Eulogy's children. For anyone who needed a meal and a safe harbor in their journey. This was just the beginning - she was on the cusp of... something. Occasionally she prayed, but it wasn't prayer in any formal sense. It was a quiet gratitude that she directed towards the universe. She knew god brought Thalia great comfort, purpose, and a sense of belonging to something greater. It intrigued her. Despite sharing a den and much of their time, Theo would admit that she was still sometimes almost cosmically lonely. She didn't understand why - she had everything she could ever ask for. Didn't she?

It didn't take long to track Thalia down. Although she'd lived in Abaven for a few seasons now, her scent was still perceptibly different than everyone else's. Pulling up alongside her, Theo slowed her step until they walked in time together. "Good morning," she murmured, brushing her shoulder along hers affectionately. "Where are you off to today?"