Ouroboros Spine sunagnitchuk ⇛

The raindrop's head bobbed up and down in agreement. The black fur needed to learn to follow. Or he needed to learn to leave. That was Sialuk's wish, but she knew he brought value to Moonglow, so she did not turn him away. Anaa spoke again, this time gratitude spilling forth in a way that made Sialuk's skin warm. She thought of the family she had lost, but the raindrop thought also of the family she still had.

If you had not come down, I—but the words would not come. Anaa would know without them. Sialuk closed her eyes and let her breathing steady.

When your injury heals, I wish to travel to Meerkat's village to make peace with them and extend our greetings, she said, wishing to think not of the day that had brought them to Moonglow. It is looking much better now, Sialuk said, her eyes falling on the limb that had caused anaa much pain.