The Heartwood All the debts I owe

The russet-faced man nodded his head, understanding what she meant. She had traveled a good distance before finding her place with her clan. It was an honorable thing. In the Starsea, there were few who joined their numbers from the outside. Foxfur always thought it admirable when foreigners were able to integrate themselves within established clans. It must have said a lot for the grey-furred girl.

I am from a place far from these lands. A clan called the Starsea, he answered her quietly. The weary figure appeared thoughtful. It had been many moons since he had last seen his homeland. Foxfur could not help but to pray that his clan was safe and that he would see them soon. The ways of my people are similar to those of Moonglow. It is almost like I am not far from my people.

A small smile found its way to his mouth and he looked to the silver-coated traveler with warmth in his gaze.