Sunset Valley [feast] And sometimes you close your eyes

Lane ate openly and heartily from the fallen caribou, and not because she was all that hungry. Truly, the events of the past weeks had left her with little appetite. However, she knew there were some present who still were hesitant to consume meat from the infected beasts, and she meant to set an example for them. She was a leader, and they would be looking to her for reassurance. Her responsibilities never ceased, even during times of rest and celebration. 

She surveyed the crowd from her position near one of the open caches. Tuuluuwaq approached, and Lane wagged her tail. "Hey, Tuuluuwaq." A smile found its way to her features. She'd nearly forgotten how it felt. 

She nodded over in the direction of Ensio. The boy was engaged in play with a girl his age-- one who Lane had seen around the Moonglow camp. Ensio look lighter than Lane had ever seen him before. "He looks better," she commented of Ensio, looking questioningly to Tuuluuwaq. She had tasked him with getting to know the boy... perhaps Tuuluuwaq could be thanked for some of Ensio's improvement?