Duskfire Glacier may you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you're dead

Although she had steeled herself in order to get through the ceremony, Lane felt her heart swelling as her son spoke up. Eyes were on Veteran, so Lane stole a swipe at her eyes with her paw. None of this was fair-- not for her kids, and not for herself. When she had arrived in Duskfire Glacier seven months ago, all she had wanted was to study medicine with Iana for a few weeks and move on. Now here she sat, mother to the dead alpha's children and the master of ceremonies for his funeral. When she thought of how quickly her life had turned upside-down, she still got a little whiplash. 

When all had spoken and a long silence had drawn out between the packmates, Lane nodded to @Issorartuyok. It was time for him to speak his piece and begin their song.