Cedar Sweep the empty bowl

Meerkat’s brow furrowed at Asimaq’s dismissive response. It was naive at best, downright ignorant at worst. What if he did the same thing to her and the children rounding her sides even now?

I hope your family’s wrong about him, was all she could think to say in response. It speaks well of him that he’s Njord’s aokatti, she added, partly to remind herself.

Did Njord know the man had abandoned his wife and children? She didn’t see how he’d stand for a friend like that, though maybe he knew the details his own wife didn’t. Meerkat would certainly have to ask him about it later.

Speaking of him, I should get back to The Taigh before he worries. Meerkat paused, contemplative, then said, If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to call for me, alright? Take care of yourself, Asivaq.