Firefly Glen tough love

Ceridwen's gaze was laser-focused for a moment, and Sialuk wondered what questions lay behind those eyes. She would not ask, of course, but perhaps she could inquire the bones at a later time. The story of the girl who had attacked Acrux was not one Sialuk had expected. Then again, she had not know what to expect of a girl who would attack with no cause. She must have been troubled if she had been alone so young.

Some things will never be known, she said with a heavy sigh. So long as her son was safe, that was what mattered most. She did not wish to dwell on the topic any longer than needed, so she set her sights to happier things.

Will Brecheliant welcome more children this year? she asked. Sialuk could not be certain, but even Ceridwen seemed to be of an age where she could, if she wished to do so. She had met two of their children—rather briefly—from last year, though she was forgetful of their names. Friends of Seal's, come to see their friend for a playdate.