Although Tilney had called for Tembovu as well, Alysanne didn’t hesitate in responding.

Well, she hesitated for a brief moment - she was aware that Tilney had been Tembovu’s preferred Moon Doctor and the two of them were likely friends. Or, that was what she assumed from the minimal experience she had in the same area as the two of them, considering how careful she was avoiding run-ins with the Elephant King in a social setting and without other witnesses.

So maybe her presence wouldn’t even be unneeded... But, no, it was her duty to respond to such calls now - and besides, she would have anyway even if she wasn't queen. The depths to which she worried over the members of the herd easily covered everyone, no matter how little she knew of them. And Tilney, with his bright demeanour and passion for healing, was someone she could easily care for.

Her concern flooded through her quickly at his call and, after that brief hesitation, she hurried toward the sound of the antlered doctor’s call - finding him where the meeting had been held. Hemlock swooped overhead, scouting the situation as she arrived, noting first that no one appeared to be injured.

Tembovu was there, speaking and asking about the thief but her gaze was on Tilney as she approached. “It’s alright, we’ll figure this out.” She added in a soothing voice as she came to stand with the two stallions, worry colouring her voice and darkening her emerald eyes. The concern was strong enough that she didn’t even throw the usual shade towards Tembovu at his proximity, she didn’t focus at all on how his presence was aggravating. There were far more important things for her to focus on - and they needed to work together now, anyway.

Glancing about, as though the thief was standing somewhere close, she bid Hemlock search the surrounding woods for anything suspicious before asking a question of her own. “What did they steal, Tilney?”

Tilney’s confession was surprising - it was easy to assume that the lantern had just been a decoration, a keepsake, or something to help light the way at night… not something that he relied on. He turned from them as he spoke, as though hiding his shame, and Alysanne’s heart reached out to him. That he would be so afraid of what they would think of him!

Tembovu spoke first, giving a response that Aly would expect from him and she nodded slightly, glad that he had corrected his pronoun use. And then in the pause he left, she was quick to step in. “It’s okay, Tilney. You are a skilled healer and gardener, my opinion of you has not changed. You found a way for your eyes to work in the night and I applaud you for your innovation.” She was glad that he told them, glad that they knew and could take steps to help him if he should not find his lantern again. But if someone had taken it in the Edge… realistically Alysanne knew that the border patrols would not be able to stop everything should someone come slinking in. Not even the great glass wall would have stopped a pegasus from swooping in during the night. So it was either a stranger who had snuck in or a member of their herd.

Both were very unnerving thoughts, and certainly added even more desire to find the lantern and see it returned.

As Tembovu moved forward, so did she - standing on Tilney’s other side. She was not so familiar with him to add a touch as the king did, but she offered a smile with her soft green eyes. “We’ll start the search tonight, I promise. Hemlock’s owl eyes may be small but they are keen in the night, he’ll start combing the area.” With that, the small owl took off and began combing the woods nearby, looking for any sign of the lantern or any sign of who might have taken it.