Moonspear doomed

Sialuk shifted Maggak and then drew Meerkat into a hug. The newly reappointed councilor sagged into it gratefully, somehow managing to hold back the tears even as she pressed her face into the woman’s pale shoulder. She clung to Sialuk for several minutes before slowly pulling away with a sigh.

Wiping at her damp eyes, Meerkat said, I feel like an idiot because everything was so boring for a while and I felt like I was languishing. I should’ve known it was only a matter of time before tragedy struck my family again. I should’ve been grateful for that peace, reveled in it. I squandered it instead.

She shook her head, aware that she was bringing a lot of negativity into this ulaq. Meerkat didn’t want to do that. She drew in a breath, steeled her spine and caught Sialuk’s eyes with her own wet gaze.

Perspective is a hell of a thing. I’m ready to really rededicate myself to Moonspear now, though. I’m so grateful for the opportunity, Sialuk. I really am.