Dawnlark Plains Whied we leef home?

Reek shook his head. "Different isn't bad at all," he answered. Of course, different could be a hindrance, but some of the best wolves in Reek's mind were different. He thought briefly of the late Pantaleimon, who's gender confusion could definitely be construed as different. Differences aside, Reek didn't let his old friend's oddities define him. He instead thought of his kindness -- which Reek too saw in Tapat.

"I'll remind you every day if I have to." Reek smiled. "And so will Mom." He figured the boys were lucky that they had two positive parental figures in their lives. It was unfortunate that he couldn't provide the same for Laurel, but Reek could only do so much.