Whitebark Stream I find myself somewhere I never thought I'd be.

Ah, Minnow. Artyom's tail wagged merrily at his hocks and his smile widened; this was Dawn's niece. He recalled the sterling Alphess having expressed some concern for the girl, though she hadn't elaborated and he didn't wish to press.

"The pleasure is all mine, маленький голубь," the ranger dipped his head politely, keen to show respect to Dawn's family that had so suddenly become his own. "Your aunt and I met when your family came to settle here. We are good friends." Artyom didn't quite have the courage to share that he'd become the leader's mate, and felt this should be something that the girl should hear from the mouth of her aunt instead.