Broken Antler Fen Cause your whole heart's a village

Never better, Maia answered almost automatically, though she did mean it. It had been a hard year but the bad things never felt further away than when she was spending a beautiful day with one of them. Your dad and I had a walk earlier, and I was trying to see if any of the leaves were turning yet. Pretty soon they'll match the sunset. It'd be such a gorgeous sight in this part of the fen.

And then there will be snow. Both would be new experiences, she realized, smiling and giving her daughter an affectionate kiss on the muzzle in return. Playing in the snow was always one of my favorite things to do. Your aunt Wraen always loved it too.

It came out so easily, despite still hurting to think about. She hadn't spoken of her much, if at all, and there was some warm relief in even accidentally mentioning her. Even though it was hard, she didn't want them to grow up never hearing about her.