Sun Mote Copse it’s not too far now, one day we’re gonna dance on the sun

Otter and Skipjack, Meerkat murmured her agreement.

Her eyes flicked up to see Nyssa edging closer. She tapped her tail in welcome. She could only agree about the names. It made her happy, that Seal had christened one and Njord the other. She liked that their son’s name honored her husband’s homeland.

Thank you, she said as Nyssa retreated, the slow shuttering of her eyes agreeing with the woman’s assessment.

She didn’t even have to ask. She knew Njord, Seal and the others would keep an eye on the newborns while she caught a few winks. Meerkat settled back into her husband’s supportive embrace, letting her head come to rest on his shoulder as she closed her eyes and drifted.

I’ll leave this open a few days in case anybody wants to get in a final post, then toss it in the archives. :)