Moonspear quaking forest

Seal’s incredulous question caused Meerkat to laugh, which prompted a few rasping coughs. They were not harsh, nor did they last long, though she winced. Her ribs were sore, though all of it passed rather quickly and she gave her daughter a reassuring look.

I’m okay, were the first words out of her mouth, followed by, let’s go, and then, as her feet began to move, I’ll show you the very log where your grandma Towhee took me when I was born, where we spent my first few weeks. Did you know she had no idea she was pregnant with me? I just showed up one night…

She would regale Seal with that story as they made their way to the copse, then began the grand tour.