Sun Mote Copse I build 'em up too high just to watch them fall down

No problem. She was genuinely happy to do it. Anything to give her a sense of purpose. If she missed anything about Mereo most, it was that drive. Fennec had had a hard time recapturing it since.

Idly she wondered what Germanicus might be up to now. Strangely, the thought came with more pity than anger. She hoped, wherever he was, he’d finally figured his shit out. It had taken her a long time too to sort out that she actually deserved happiness.

If you ever have any more questions, just ask. I might laugh, but I won’t get offended. I’ll know why you’re asking. Not everyone would have that sort of pass, but it was definitely easier to answer knowing Meerkat was asking for Skipjack’s sake and not hers. It gave her no real reason to get defensive over her own abilities, and every reason to try and give his family the best shot at making his life better.