Ocean's Breath Plateau Safe and sound…finally

again the nervous energy of tuft jangled, and moonmother looked toward him without speaking. reina interjected then, and then the children roused themselves.

"we must keep eyes on them both, always. especially the girl," the duck murmured, drawing the edge of a soft-tanned hide around the bony shoulders of that child. 

"tuft, bring the broth, offer to the boy first. reina, we will give her fresh blood, hm? if she is too weak to chew, she can swallow." the pale ears flicked. "you are safe, young ones. rest. trust in us." her smile was assured, and she curled close to the girl for a moment, intending to warm her.