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She fully expected Sialuk to mention an official reclamation of Moonspear. Instead, her friend spoke of leaving the area for many months. Meerkat didn’t hide a look of surprise, though she listened astutely as Sialuk shared the reason for her travels. By the time she finished, Meerkat’s face had gone back to a warm smile.

That sounds wonderful, Sialuk. Are you staying now that you’re back? Where could she find her friend, if she wanted to return the favor and pay a visit? As for us, she continued, smiling over at Njord, we were married near the start of spring, then we welcomed a litter about a month after that. They’re nearly grown, now! They’re named Stingray, Swordfish and Vixen.

There was a tightness to her eyes when she said the latter’s two names. She would tell Sialuk about Fish’s misfortune and mention her daughter’s departure at some later point in the conversation. For now, she would rather stick to the good news they each had to share.

Tell us all about these travels of yours. Are you a full-fledged healer now? Meerkat wondered, mulling this mention of herbs. Remember that time you bit me, then promptly began gathering up leaves to fix me up? she couldn’t help but muse.