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Meerkat's sentiment was the first time she'd felt supported in her decision. Thank you, Meerkat, was all she could muster, feeling a wave of emotion overcome her.

Her vision had yet to clear by the time that Meerkat moved to make her leave, and Asivaq nodded. I will, thank you again, she said as she watched the other woman leave. And take care of yourself, too!

When the other woman was out of sight, Asivaq turned away and returned to the ulaq on the other side of the territory, where she would follow the advice she'd been given: eat and rest.