Little Shala is quite shy around new people, and will often hide behind her mother when meeting them. Here Carris was having a conversation with someone her daughter hadn't been introduced to, and felt a tugging on her wing as the small nursing caste Rotharii clung tightly to her in shy curiosity. She'll be fine in a few minutes, but for now she'll hide out of sight.

This adorable piece was done by the lovely  mschalk