Moonspear spring showers

The instant he answered, Meerkat knew she couldn’t accompany them. There was no way she would leave the girls for that long. Besides, he explained how he wanted to seize this opportunity to spend some time with Ray one-on-one, as she’d suspected he might. Meerkat chewed at her lip.

We’ll be okay. @Sialuk and @Nasamik can help me look after the girls, Meerkat said, inferring her blessing, which she clarified. I know I’ve said in the past that I don’t want you going anywhere without me. But we’re in a better place now, Njord. And I trust you. I know you and Ray will cherish your time together and then come home to us.