Moonspear I'm gettin' tired and I need somewhere to begin

A playful nip at his chin for his suggestion, though she did not scold him.

He offered her a chance to come along; an unexpected invitation. Sialuk had thought he would wish to go on this journey alone. She was torn, but she knew there were many capable people here to handle things while she was away. Njord, Chakliux, Alaric, Kannoyak, Keen, Elentari, Lele... all would keep the spear safe if she could steal away with Argent for a few days. The village was strong, and it would not crumble in her absence.

Not only this, but she did not know when her time would come. Someday soon, she would be more tethered by children at her heels. It could be her last chance to travel unencumbered for some time.

I could, she said, looking now to the red fox that lay nearby. Come watch my work? She would enjoy the company as she made a soft fur from the creature. And he could see that she had cleaned the goat's skull, which now sat proudly among her other things.