Shyama- On Her Way

When Shyama received the missive from Hauk, she welcomed the chance for a distraction from the dead end that she was facing in her search for information regarding Silvius. Shy had never been to the Glade, but she had heard stories of its beauty, and was looking forward to seeing it. She also eagerly anticipated seeing her old friends, Hauk and Sabia, as well. It had been too long.  She traveled better and faster in the shadows of early morning and evening, but she sensed no danger so felt safe to travel a little further on this crisp, cool morning. Just one more check to make sure she was going in the right direction.

Aspen, her owl that she had raised from an owlette after finding him injured  in the grove of Aspen trees surrounding the home she sometimes shared with her brothers, was anxious to move on.  She estimated another day or two of travel then she would give him the go ahead to fly on to the Glade and alert Hauk and Sabia of her imminent arrival.

Babysitting a human was not her idea of the ideal assignment, she preferred more of a challenge, but if Hauk asked it of her, he must feel it was an important task. She would find out more when she arrived. He did mention taking the human to Astilve. She always enjoyed visiting the city, and her brother was presently there so it would be a chance to see him as well.

"Onward Aspen, I'll be shadowing you."