Moonspear My Shangri-la, I can't forget

She listened closely as he explained. It sounded pretty doable, though she imagined what seemed easy in theory was more difficult in practice. Nonetheless, Meerkat decided she would like to try making such a thing. What if she could fashion one large enough to carry a pup?

That’s extremely clever, she said to Alaric. I’d love to have one, so I may have to ask Njord to find me a skin. He’s my mate, she added.

He and Stingray were presumably still at their temporary ulaq, fast asleep. Meerkat was fairly certain Sialuk must be nestled away someplace too, otherwise she would never ignore a call. Or perhaps she was still away? Either way, Meerkat realized she might have to entertain their guest on her own a while longer.

Although she wasn’t entirely certain she was up to the task, Meerkat tried by saying, Tell me about yourself, Alaric. Are you part of a pack? as they continued uphill.