Verdigris Ravine us weirdos have to stick together, right?

"kusuma have birth not in cave," zoug observed, the grunting tone of his voice leaving no indication as to his feelings.

he wished that she would. it was safer for them all.

but he knew she would not. there was a wound on her spirit, one unseen, but felt.

"kusuma let zoug close, bring more food? after?" if she wished to disappear into the ravine, then it would be so. but she could not nurse pups without eating. he could do this, at least.