Still....
She would soak up all the time she could, knowing her days feeling like an only child would come to a halt.
Taking in new knowledge in the warmth of her mother would always be one of her favorite things. Bright eyes made it clear she was caught, and stowing it all away. These things she'd never thought about when she'd just rambled so close to the den. Little lady became thoughtful. Mom didn't say how to hide stuff, but Lila felt like she knew. Right now she couldn't imagine anything to hide, and was eager to speak with Nalda.
She nudged her in turn, and set out to find her cousin. {fade}