When Neria returned to the Valley that afternoon, Eir wasn't waiting beside the Transfer.
Damon noticed as soon as he crossed through with her. There were a few roots nearby, naturally, since practically every part of the Valley had some extension of Eir close by, but none were gathered around the structure as they had been after the trip to the sea. Neria noticed too. She stopped for a moment, looked around, and then continued walking without asking anything. Damon followed a few steps behind, carrying absolutely nothing because Neria had refused his attempt to take her bag. She looked tired, but not exhausted. The regulator was already adjusting its activity to Eir's presence again, while the alternative circulatory route gradually slowed down. Nothing abrupt. Nothing concerning. Just her body understanding that the environment had changed once more.
They found Eir near the great trunk.
