The stare of disbelief did nothing to falter Aponi's unwavering gaze, watching every move her sister's expression made. In the end the silver woman let the subject drop though it still made her skin crawl when the word sisters hit the air between them. Weariness crept through the mother's stance and was clearly displayed on her maw but she sighed, ready to push the topic away for now, "Speaking of sisters, you've got a new one. Naira had another litter this year." A hint of dry humor laced itself to her words and was accompanied by a dramatic eye roll, it wasn't hard to see the Aquila thought the whole thing was a joke.

The smile was returned with a nod, "They're up north in the pack, come I think it's time you met your nieces." This at least was genuine, Aponi had meant what she said to Kyna about trying to be a real family. Sure this wouldn't include their grandmother, but an aunt (no matter how crazy) would be a welcome addition. Glancing behind her just once to make sure Nova was following the woman slipped back through the foliage, paws easily finding their footing in the familiar forest. It was well past time that the Aquilas had their reunion.

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