I returned to my homestead and, as promised, tended to the rescued flora and fauna. While there, I checked in with Waiting Sorrow and Poised Arrow. Poised Arrow's health appears to be on the mend, as do his spirits. Stoic Alder was not present, as I imagine he has a slew of matters to attend to at the moment. But it's probably good for Poky and Waiting Sorrow to have some together to patch things up. Their relationship does seem to be strengthening. I witnessed them chatting much like they had before the current upheaval. How things will change when he discovers his mentor is the missing Voice of legend...remains to be seen. For the time being, it's best not to disturb his recovery process. And it's rather nice seeing my homestead become a haven for rest and relaxation. ***