Dragoncrest Cliffs Windchime

She listened closely but did not say anything as Njord spoke of his friend, who shared similarities with Quennell, then drew comparisons between the young boys and seascapes. Meerkat couldn’t help but think about her recent conversation with Swordfish again.

But then her husband’s next words drew a sharp glance and a skip in her heartbeat, along with a quiet, Yeah? she hadn’t intended to speak at all.

Her eyes traced over the curve of his smile before flicking up to look deeply into his. She drew in a breath, hoping he would elaborate with specifics. She had tried not thinking about the future too much lately, though these seven simple words made hope flare through her, clear and bright.