Dragoncrest Cliffs I think I left my conscience on your front doorstep

She swore she saw disappointment flash across Aminthe’s features too, which made Meerkat’s heart squeeze. But how could she stay crestfallen when, the very next moment, the little girl flung herself at Meerkat’s leg and resumed her gnawing?

Oh, you, she purled under her breath, gently tickling Aminthe’s side in the hope she would release her grip. I think you’ll be a fearsome huntress one day. And I’ll be happy to help you with that, as your coach. It made her so happy, knowing she could step into this role with this generation of Sapphique’s youths.

Meantime, she continued in the next breath, we really need to find you something to cut those teeth on! Maybe a bone? …one that’s not inside someone’s leg still? Meerkat chuckled, now applying her nose to Aminthe’s ribs while simultaneously pulling her foreleg away, as it wasn’t a suitable chew toy.

But they’d find one! As soon as she escaped the baby’s teeth, Meerkat pushed onto all fours again and said, C’mon, Aminthe, I’m sure we’ll find a bone around here somewhere, with a grin and wave of her tail.