Duck Lake We can be like Jack and Sally if you want

Well, it was a beautiful lake either way. The perfect place to survive through autumn with the food shortage going on, provided you had the skills to benefit from it. Alas, she was not one of those people. The stranger's mention of looking for family struck a chord with her though; she nods, understanding wholeheartedly the struggle of a scattered family.

If you get tired of the lake you're welcome to the marsh, if that helps? You've been very kind, teaching useless little me to fish. Think of it as payback, sweet Pirrup! Ibis proclaimed without hesitation, smiling to the boy. How long have you been in the valley? Maybe I've seen your brother around here..? It was unlikely, what with all the chaos of late and Ibis' habit of lingering for long hours in the marsh, but hey, miracles could happen.