Little Goat Mountain So close, no matter how far.

"patience. thoughtfulness." dutch had given him the place of a brother as well, though he was not certain how to communicate this to a woman. "maybe you will meet him if you stay with the sunshine people."
he was thinking now of ciri married, happy as one wife to one man; a small smile curved his mouth, for even in regret of losing her favour he looked forward to seeing her pleased.
the snow broke, and chakliux wriggled from the den into the cold air. "i will see you again, ciri. we will talk of other things."