Ouroboros Spine the flowers will never die

She needn't have worried they would be upset with her for leaving. In turn, mother and daughter not only accepted her notice but offered their condolences and gratitude. Kukutux's open invitation and proffered gift were met with a humble dip of Meerkat's head. It reminded her a little of their first meeting upon Moonspear, when Kukutux had been clearing out her den and permitted a much younger Meerkat to take her discarded skins.

This one was in perfect condition, lustrous and soft. "Thank you," she said as she accepted it. This time, she didn't hesitate to close the gap, touching her nose to Kukutux's lower jaw. She then turned and pressed it to Sialuk's cheek. "I'll definitely be visiting," especially with Bronco et al lingering here. Her chest pinched. "And you're welcome to do the same, when you can."

She hadn't even realized her escort had slipped away until she looked around to see him only to find him gone. Meerkat blinked, then returned her gaze to her—former, now—leadership. "Take care. We'll see one another soon." But, for now, it was time to point her toes toward Towhee.