Alysanne

It felt good, wonderful even, to be roused by the call of Kaj - a call meant for them all as their presence was requested for a herd meeting. She had missed one or two when she was gone, she knew that, but now that she was back she intended to miss nothing. Alysanne wanted to make up for her absence by being better: a better herd member, a better healer, a better friend. Most of that she could figure out on her own but maybe she was still getting used to the idea of a herd that functioned well because everyone had a job.

The painted pegasus definitely needed to work a little harder than she had been. Well, she wanted to work harder.

Hemlock grumbled gently but did not fully wake as she moved off towards the call - joy adding a bounce to her step as she looked forward to seeing the familiar faces of her herd mates and any new ones that had been added during her small vacation. She gathered with the others before their monarchs - flashing all a bright smile. Green eyes did not spot Brisa until after Kaj had begun talking - standing close to the back of the group and looking much thinner than the last time she had seen her. Worries bounced around her head before she focused her attention on the meeting at hand. She could check up on her dear friend afterwards.

Kaj offered promotions to those within the army and gifts to those that had served the herd well. It brought Alysanne joy to see so many faces, hear so many unfamiliar names. The Edge was alive and thriving - the Goddess had done well to trust Kaj and Kahlua with the care of this land and the residents.

When it came to Kahlua’s turn, the sun-bright queen bounced around giving good news about the crafting ranks before her mood sobered for the healers. Though Alysanne nodded in acknowledgement of the words, she did not stop the concerned frown from clouding over her eyes when it was mentioned that Resplendence was no longer a Moon Doctor. She trusted the decision of their King and Queen, of course, but worry and panic squeezed at her heart. She was still learning!

And Resplendence… was she alright? A quick look at the group just in time to see the small form of the healer retreat from the group.

Another friend she simply must go speak to when this meeting was over.

Which wasn’t quite yet. There was more - darker words, darker news. Several stories were offered of strange occurrences, plagues of animals appearing and disappearing within moments. Dark omens. Was Helovia not yet free of the darkness that had driven them all into the caves? Alysanne certainly had missed a lot while she was gone. She really was going to have to stop leaving if only so that there would be no more darkness to find upon her return.

Her mood considerably less chipper than when she had first arrived at the meeting, Alysanne nonetheless found a small smile to look upon Kahlua with (not that it was hard, the painted Queen did have a cheering effect) as she offered what little help she could. “I volunteer to help out in whatever way I can with the games and if it’s alright, I’d like to come visit the Foothills as well.” She had never been, after all, and was equal parts curious and excited about the idea of a trip on behalf of the Edge - whatever the purpose was.