Moonspear all complete in the sight of life with you

When Charon and Jarilo appeared nearby—the former with a rabbit and a command to eat, the latter with a bodily hug—Galaxy flashed them both a smile but then turned her attention back to the pack's matriarch. Amekaze explained what was happening, though Galaxy still didn't quite understand.

"Being blocked by what?" was the natural first question that came to mind. Galaxy tilted her head to try to see for herself, only to squint and look away quickly. "It hurts my eyes," she said even as her mother pointed out the sound of insects rising around them, just like they did every evening. But it wasn't time for any of this yet.

A worried query came from the recently arrived Korei and Galaxy's lips pressed together as she looked eagerly to Amekaze, waiting for further explanation.