Moonspear the zeppo

For a boy so young, and to have lost so much, he appeared to be on the upswing. She noted the wiggle in his tail and the light in his eyes. You are finding Moonspear comfortable? she asked. The starwoman wished that he and his parents were well taken care of in their time of need. It was this that concerned her the most. Sialuk continued to call to Swordfish's spirit from the spear as often as she could, but she knew she must also protect the hearts of those who lived here now.

She let her haunches fold beneath her, settling down next to him so they might look out at the world side-by-side.