Moonspear Djupt du dreg anden inn, let tankar svinna.

To know that Meerkat's mother would become her own when her time came was a blessing she had not known she would need. Sialuk felt a wave of appreciation come over her, and her spirit felt light and happy in that moment. Without consideration for Towhee's personal space or possible dislike of the gesture, Sialuk reached forward and gave her a wolfish hug. It would bring the Redhawk family and moon villages even closer together, and Sialuk was pleased.

She drew away now, chewing her lip and hoping that she had not imposed upon the large woman.

This year will be my first, she replied. When the time comes. It has not yet, and... what if it does not? she asked, her first question sure to be followed by many more.