Before she headed to the hut Zyra decided to check on ratbeasts and see if the couple had returned. She was in luck all of them were seated around a fire inclusive of Nyla and Leon. Someone handed her a warm cup of peppermint tea and it was just what she needed.
It hit the spot, the fragrant tea warmed her up and lifted her mood at the same time. She turned to Nailah and graciously accepted another cup of tea. After she drained the brew she returned her cup to Nailah and thanked her profusely.
Nyla saw the grave expression on Zyra's face and was immediately concerned.
"What happened?" Nyla asked.
Looking worried. She was instinctively reaching out after searching Zyra's face. The months apart did not change anything between them. Nyla knew her best friend well enough to know when something was wrong.
