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Her answer seemed to throw him a bit, though he didn’t visibly show any discomfort. Maia wondered immediately if her answer had been rude. She’d forgotten how… different… the ways in the mountains were.

Did Chickadee want this? Why hadn’t she said anything? Maia searched her memory for any mention. Eljay had said a young man visited with her last time, but going from that to marriage…

Maia swallowed her doubts and smiled at Kivaluk warmly. It didn’t matter how she felt. She had to trust that her daughter knew the life she wanted, and that when she was ready, she would come home. Perhaps Maia could stop by for a visit herself too. It had been a long while since she’d left Brecheliant’s borders.

That would be fine. We’d really appreciate that, as long as it isn’t too much trouble. It seemed important to him that she allowed this, and she wouldn’t be rude enough to deny it twice. With so many young mouths to feed, they could always use the extra help, and he seemed like a nice young man. Eljay had been right about that.