Silverlight Terrace sway my way

Yeah, Meerkat agreed with a frown. Njord left and came back, though he told us where he was going and why. He was just delayed on his return, which was an oversimplification but not the point of sharing this anecdote. So I feel like I can’t reassure her that Maxim will return. Mom seems pretty convinced he’s dead, that basically nothing short of death would take and keep him away…

Was there a path? Meerkat approached the quarry’s edge carefully to peer down into it. The first thing she noticed was that it was steep. Even with two working eyes, it made her wary. She scanned from left to right, identifying a couple footpaths that led down to pools of water far below. It would be nice to go down there and explore, though she hesitated.

Okay, maybe you’re not worried about falling, Meerkat said, scooting back a bit and bumping gently against Fennec, but I am. There are paths but they’re very narrow and steep. I don’t think I’m prepared for that, she admitted, an apology in her voice. Maybe we can just sit and talk some more? I kinda wish I’d thought to bring some food for a little picnic…