Hushed Willows kanayuk ∩

there was a silence that followed, one warm and thoughtful. kukutux did not think that minnow and tuft would wait for long, and that this might influence their rush into another swift decision. they were young and filled with one another.

"if they cannot choose, then i will bring minnow back to the wilderness. if i cannot assure a place in moonglow, then i will make a meeting with the other leaders in the moon villages. they will be tended. valiant's brother is leader of morningsong."

there was nothing now to do but leave the final choosing to minnow and tuft. moonmother's face eased. "you are close, reverie. i have the thought that if i leave now, i will not be here for the birth. if it is your want, i will stay another hand of time. moontide will still be there when i return."