It doesn't really start to sink in until a few weeks later, when she realizes she needs to start making her way to the yearly druid meetup soon. Alone.
Everyone has to grow up someday
rhythm-of-falling
She cries as she processes it. On some level, it's not that much of a difference, really - they only really see each other a couple times a week. But she misses knowing he's there if she wants to drop by, misses working together with him in their shared purpose even when they're miles apart, misses him. The Forest feels emptier without Zisel in it.
brave-young-heart
Bestfriend is SAD and he DOES NOT LIKE IT. Presumably he can make it better with LOTS OF LICKS AND NUZZLES.