Qeya River strings

They were on the same page, seemingly always. It was good to know she had been thinking of their future - but also, it was so obvious! Of course she would think of this too, as she carried their future within herself. A whole world in her womb.

I do not think we can go with Duskfire if they leave, he remarks quickly, and finds he cannot look at the roundness of Sakhmet's sides just yet. She speaks of her growth; he is smiling and holding her close, and doesn't know what he feels in that moment. He buries whatever it is.

Rivenwood would be my choice. Mahler is strong; I know that they were threatened by the raiders, but... He is a friend. I could help him keep his land safe in exchange. It was always about a barter. What was gained, what was given. Their family could prosper there given the chance.

He did not yet know how the attack had changed Rivenwood; all that Mahler might think now, as he and his people recovered. Kigipigak was focused on protecting Sakhmet above all and he trusted he could do that within the bypass.