Moonsong Glacier rises the moon

A man drew alongside her. Another frosty giant, and for a moment Vairë wondered where on earth her sister found these men. Did they spring up from the ground the moment she stepped foot on the glacier? 

If so, Vairë should have visited sooner.

She slowed her pace, slinging the otter around to rest over her shoulders to free her mouth for speaking.

I am from Moonglow village. I bring news for my sister, and this otter in congratulations for her own village. She put on her best disarming smile.

I am Vairë. To-be moonwoman.