[open] I'm the one that drives away then follows you back home

[Casimira]

CASIMIRA

i’m only whatever you make me

The trek back to the mountain somehow feels easier than the first.

This time, she is buoyant with hope. She knows that Claudius and Matilda are not far behind her with their findings, and that at the top they will be joined by the others. For the past few weeks she has been keeping her hope at bay, afraid of being burned if they were to fail. Losing Tephra the first time had already been difficult; somehow the idea of failing to bring her back seemed even worse.

With the orchid branch in her mouth she finally reaches the mountain’s peak, and is greeted by the sight of Assailant, and a mare that she recognizes as one of Varick and Sabbath’s children. The puzzle pieces click into place, as she realizes that this is the girl that Assailant had been so set on winning over. Her eyes meet Adriana’s briefly, and she sees the flash of recognition cross the other mare’s face, though Casimira does not say anything directly to her. Setting the orchid branch alongside Assailant’s glowing blossoms, she only offers the two of them a small, knowing smile, before stepping back to await the rest of the group.

Casimira brought an orchid, I'm not sure if you need a link to the posts but this is her, Claudius, and Matilda's thread: https://beqanna.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=31562