Cedar Sweep narriḷi

Asivaq laughed and shook her head as she turned her attention towards the soft curve of her abdomen. You are not allowed out yet! Your anaa forbids it! she chided them playfully, reaching over and nudging her belly. You still have lots of growing to do!

Kigipigak elaborated on what they'd want to do when they were out. Asivaq drifted into a brief daydream, imagining them running about the sweep and exploring the world that was so new to them. We will take them on many adventures. They will see the world! Go to many Tartok branches—they will be so excited, she said with a wagging tail; she was excited, and it showed.

When her husband laid an ear to her abdomen, one of the babies wriggled happily, sensing their father was near.