Ankyra Sound we ain’t spoken for weeks and so much has changed

It’s decorative, mostly, but also serves other purposes: chewtoy, jungle gym… Meerkat explained.

But largely the conversation shifted beyond that, no longer an exchange of pleasantries. She could see that he was affected by Sapphique’s tragedy as he vowed to spread the word. She did not expect his query, though Meerkat found it touching.

Maybe tell him his maman misses him, his brothers and sister too. They’re called Theo, Etienne and Suzu, Meerkat murmured, making sure to add a heartfelt, Thank you, Rodyn. That’s really all I need in exchange.

Besides, she had hardly exerted himself by showing him where to find seashells. It was up to him to really sift through the sea’s bounty and find what he needed. Her brown eyes watched his face as he discovered something promising, gaze drifting down to catch sight of it.

It reminded her of the engagement conch, tucked safely in a choice cache near the rendezvous site along with a few other treasured belongings. Meerkat’s throat thickened and she glanced away at the sea again.