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She had spent so much time convincing herself to delay this meeting that when she actually considered it, she could not determine her reasoning. She had spent a great deal of time trying to push this meeting aside and trying to convince herself that Conor did not really need to know. But now, as she approached the borders of Dahlia de Mai, she felt as though a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders and she was finally free of her unexplainable burden. Even as she gazed across a field that might have once served as a graveyard, she began to feel a sense of peace wash over her. It was time for Conor to know the truth, even if her own children did not yet have that luxury. She could not trust herself to tell them; not yet, for she feared she would finally break down. It was getting more difficult to carry on without succumbing to apathy.
When she was ready, she sent out a long howl requesting Conor’s presence. With Haku banished and now dead, she felt much safer venturing this far north than she had in some time. Ever since he had trespassed on the AniWayan borders and demanded the whereabouts of her remaining children, Tayui could not bring herself to believe that anywhere was safe – except Inferni. Somehow, she had made it all the way to the pack without encountering Haku; now that she reflected on this, she realized she was very lucky.
She exhaled slowly, trying to let go of all the fears that had plagued her while Haku had been alive. Even if he was dead, she still wanted vengeance. She needed it if she was ever going to have peace. The ‘how’ was the biggest question.
Tayui continued to examine her surroundings, taking note of the crumbling wall in the distance. There were a few stones here and there that betrayed their former use, but for the most part, it seemed as though they were just remnants. She looked around again and found a rock at knee-height; she brushed off a few pieces of grass and pebbles and sat down. She brought her knees together and readjusted her position a few times before finding something more comfortable as she waited for someone – hopefully Conor – to arrive.