Swiftcurrent Creek moonhold

he could have groaned inwardly when it turned out that arric wanted to talk. "i've been well," he said, avoiding all mention of kvarsheim or reverie. his eyes rested on the man. "are there going to be pups here this year?" he said with directness, hoping to keep such attention off himself.
"and yes, three days. i will go search, of course." he pushed the goose against the drifts; it rolled a little.