Duskfire Glacier the seal lullaby

the girl came rushing toward her with a cute retort, and Tahani smiled, nodding and taking Curri into her embrace--if she allowed it. "i know," she said, her voice rueful but kind. "you are growing so fast. how are you?" she felt as if she had missed so much. she wanted to hear everything--every last detail about her adopted daughter's adventures.

Tahani, in general, felt isolated from her family. she knew that needed to change. she would start with Currituck, and then work her way through the ranks. draw close to Shiv, Sia, Taki and Tom. . .and then perhaps reach out to the newcomers, as well.