Just slightly forward-dated

[gatheringstorm]

[Early in the morning, or as early as Korrin can think straight, her drained voice can be heard over the sending crystal. It’s more than a little hoarse, but she wouldn’t leave this up to anyone else but her and Mal. They’ve known Asher for a long time, and this is the least they can do for him. ]

...Asher’s gone. There wasn’t any pain, not in the end. He just...slipped away. To anyone who helped make his last days easier, thank you.

We’ll be heading to Honey Badger Hold to give him a proper Avvar send-off. Anyone who he counted as friend, you’re welcome to join us. Mal says to dress warm and bring some kind of gift to show respect to the Hold. First person to be a jackass gets to take a long walk off a short cliff. Don’t test us on that. Asher deserves better, and he’ll get it.

[Her throat closing in on her again, she passes it on to Mal without further comment should he have anything further to add, and leans on him. His shoulder was damp before, thanks to her, and likely will be again before long.]

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[gatheringstorm]

[Korrin response, once she can regain control over herself.]

Thanks, I really do appreciate it. I should get around to doing some things for myself, but if you could check in on Bronson, I'm sure he could use some attention even from unfamiliar faces.

[youwonscience]

I'd be happy to. If he needs anything other than attention, just let me know or point me to someone who can.

[gatheringstorm]

Just see if he'll eat? I'm going to leave him some mabari crunch treats nearby, but he hasn't touched them yet. There's enough of him that he won't wither away before we get there, but still.....

[youwonscience]

Of course. I'll do what I can.

[gatheringstorm]

Thank you.