Swiftcurrent Creek when emma falls in love

Mae followed eagerly, trailing little bits of fluff that fell off with the sway of her step. When Eshe posed her question, she nodded vigorously and made a sound that might have passed for agreement. It was the closest she could get to speaking.

For now, a truce existed between the two. It would be all but forgotten by Mae as soon as their task was done — but it was a start.