Sun Mote Copse A journey begins with one step

Seal hadn’t known for certain, either, though she’d indicated that Acrux hadn’t been hurt too badly. Hopefully he wasn’t too mentally scarred from the ordeal. Meerkat wondered again about the circumstances behind the attack. She supposed nobody knew Ana’s side of the story. Her lips pursed.

She wanted to refuse Ajei’s offer of help—she was a guest!—but Meerkat didn’t want to demean her sense of duty. She pondered the question, eyes dropping to peer at the brace of fish she’d brought with her.

We could take these to my mother. Do you know her? Towhee? She hasn’t been well. I know fish are full of good nutrients. The babies might enjoy them too. They haven’t had much occasion for fish yet. We can head to The Taigh, whenever you’re ready to meet with them. But if you’re like me and enjoying this sunshine, we could also do a little tour first, especially as our last one was rudely interrupted.