Sun Mote Copse everybody's waiting—everybody's watching

Meerkat sat in the doorway of The Taigh, enjoying some fresh air. A bird trilled in a nearby tree and it sounded to her like it was yelling, “Drink your tea!”

No, you, she quipped under her breath.

Her one good ear caught a shuffling noise inside the den. She turned her head, then her body, a smile blooming on her face when she saw that Otter had woken. If she wasn’t mistaken, it looked like her eyes were partially open too.

Well, hello there, Meerkat said softly, stepping back into the den. Good morning to you!