Swiftcurrent Creek days turn and yet,

"we're alright," she offered, and hoped it was the truth. "they're strong, I think." strong enough not to die with their siblings, and strong enough to exist and grow despite her inexperience and the distinct sense that she's doing wrong by them. 

she dipped her head in gratitude. "thank you, Kavik." she hopes she'll never have to take him up on that offer, however. "you have done so much for us already, by allowing us a place here." she is already in his debt, though at the thought, her brow creases for a moment. despite her efforts, she's yet to find recruits, and the thought weighs heavy on her mind.