Ocean's Breath Plateau we'll sing until our jaws are broken

Sulukinak's silence was noted by the panther, who offered only a quick, "She hunts with me as well," before allowing conversation to glide by. He didn't guess the girl wanted to be talked about any more than this.

"There is no need to apologize," Dutch assured the other man. "You bless us already with your welcome. We have not spoken much, you and I, but I hold many in Moontide dear to my heart. The seal hunters are who I hope to settle nearest to — and Sumac and his wife. He is a brother of mine."

His tail fanned at his hocks.

"I can show my family to the lodge," he said, still thinking that Rodyn seemed tired. "After we've rested, we will make ourselves useful." A warm smile. "Perhaps you and I can hunt together?"