Bearclaw Valley Drink me

it was promising that she agreed to give her rabbit to please the bear. Arielle had seen the way she stashed it away before they left; something about the dead thing was important to the child, which was why the bruin-heart had chosen it as her offering. 

The healer smiled down at Indra. Maybe, she said. We'll try again in a few days, but you should try to think of other ways you can serve the bear. It was important for any of them to find ways to serve the bear, but especially for someone whose worth was still uncertain. 

Come on, she said softly, rising up to her feet. Let's go get your offering.