Moonspear aunt

She wondered if he might have any connection to Issorartuyok, though she banished the thought shortly thereafter. Meerkat was done reflecting on past hurts, specifically those who’d claimed to care for her only to turn their backs on her. Instead, she pictured this sunshine island tribe, an image which certainly evoked peace and warmth.

But rather than ask him more about that, she suddenly realized she’d failed to ask about the cat. (She’d also neglected to introduce herself, though Meerkat didn’t catch that faux pas yet.) She felt as though she’d heard whispers about such a thing, though details evaded her.

I don’t mean to change the subject but you mentioned a cat, Meerkat said, the homonym finally hitting her upside the head. And I’m sorry—blame pregnancy brain, I guess!—I’m Meerkat.