Dragoncrest Cliffs shaped by clearest blue

Mysterious, Meerkat commented, holding her tongue against pressing Jorunn when she clearly wasn’t ready to divulge details yet.

She still wasn’t quite certain what she’d done to deserve such high praise, though she knew that something as simple as a conversation could be very meaningful. It seemed hers with Jorunn had left such an impression. As a counselor, she was glad of it. It warmed her.

I’m happy for you, Jorunn, she said sincerely. You know, as much as I appreciate these, she added, gesturing to the spray of wildflowers, maybe you should leave a few and take the rest to someone else who’ll appreciate them a little more than these little bairns, Meerkat suggested with a wink.