Moonspear faded pictures on the wall

Sialuk had to look away for a moment to soothe little Maggak and Acrux. They were fussing, though she could not say she was at all displeased with their behavior, even in a moment like this. If anything, having them here, nestled between them, made the moment all that more special. The starwoman giggled at the ticklish sensation of the two burrowing themselves into her ribcage, and then came the answer Sialuk had always known would be there.

The Ostrega let herself be happy in that moment, soaking up all the good in the ulaq. She could think of no better way to spend the rest of her days. When the children are able, we will have a grand wedding, she said. Anang and sunman will be so happy! Her sisters, too, would be thrilled to join in on the festivities... not to mention it would be a chance to see everyone in one place for a time. Sialuk could hardly contain her excitement, already laying plans far beyond what she needed to.