Swiftcurrent Creek yours was not the only answer

she was not alone for long - another woman, sharp and pretty and obviously pregnant drew up alongside her. for a moment, Dawn pondered the woman's condition. it made Kavik's acceptance of them all the more meaningful. what ruler would accept a pregnant stranger when one of his own was expecting? a compassionate one, a kind one, and this lent new respect to the ruler. 

she nodded at the woman's words. "summer will come more quickly because of it." smile curved her muzzle, and she drew herself onto her haunches. "I'm Dawn, Morningside."