Sun Mote Copse Starchaser

Meerkat enjoyed entertaining visitors, though inevitably they moved on in their ventures. Even Towhee and @Phox weren’t permanent figures, though they never seemed very far. Maybe @Killdeer or @Peregrine would want to stay here, though she wouldn’t hold her breath. Perhaps she should’ve felt more concerned about that, especially as winter made itself known, but…

Is it bad that I kind of like the idea of it being just us and our children? Meerkat said by way of greeting, sidling up beside her husband after Njord’s voice had faded into the cold quiet. I know I should want to build a bustling village and I’m not opposed to that idea. But I’m not hellbent on it either. I think we will be happy here, one way or the other.

She wondered if her mate might not share her idyllic vision. It would be challenging for a single pair to raise a litter without additional support. Meerkat felt certain they could manage it but what did Njord think? Her eyes sparkled as she canted her head to look into his handsome face.

Hi, she added, reaching up to hide a kiss behind his ear.