Qeya River sparrow's sorrow

He was a wise, growing boy.

She had this to hold onto, if nothing else.

I do not know. She told him the bare truth of a mother. Will you promise to keep an eye on him when I can't? Include him in things.

She knew she did not need to ask, the answer of Kivaluk's loyalty was always clear. Still she found herself with the grand need to hear reassurances in the wake of Kigipigak's departure.