Moonspear You are the only mother I have ever known

Two words for an explanation, and it was no explanation at all. Sialuk sighed softly. The childhood of his and his brother's had been a difficult one, and she wondered now if Rodyn had made the wrong choice to move them back as soon as they were able. Perhaps it would have been better for them to grow up here and only return to their father when they were able to fully grasp the situation. It might have made for a good send off, just as Seal had done. The damage was done, now, and Rolayne did not see that he had caused trouble.

Next time you wish to journey, she said, find an adult to help. You are always welcome here, in village Moonspear, but to travel here on your own puts you in danger, even with aunt Towhee close behind. The starwoman could not fault him for wanting to be here, but Rolayne had not needed to run off unannounced. She was certain that—if he had asked his father, or even Towhee—he would have been allowed.