Dragoncrest Cliffs Spindrift

Njord’s expression widened in astonishment of Meerkat’s decree, chin tucked against his throat from the bite of her tone and the full use of his name (he suddenly felt his flame fanned). Then, as a smile broke his feature, loud waves of laughter rolled from the highland man like thunder. It was the first time, in a long time, that he had felt catharsis like this. Loytalty, admiraiton, and joy for this woman overcame him. A moment of love found in a time of hardship.

“Then it will be so,” Njord agreed with a corsair grin. Meerkat would, forever and always, hold his heart in her paws.

His demenor calmed. “Our little lass out in the world…” Njord’s eyes turned skyward as he reflected. “Do ya think she will lead a clan of her own someday?” the father entertained.