Still Lily's perspective
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Kat took a step back as soon as Lily knocked on the door. It was a heavy blow to Lily's fragile confidence but it was also a necessary step. Lily knew very well that having Evaline open the door to see Kat pressed against her was not the start she wanted. Her ears were straining to hear what was going on inside. They told her someone was coming to the door, and based on many years of experience she knew it was going to be her mother that answered.
When the door cracked open to reveal said mother in question Lily wasn't surprised. Her tail was still puffed up and her eyes were wide, taking in as much information as they could. Evaline seemed to pause at the threshold before her face morphed into a wide smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Lily! Oh it's so wonderful to have you back, and Kat as well, nice to see you both. Please come in before… people start asking questions you don't want to answer,"
