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Kyrell offered his own name in introduction and Ciri eyed the lovely she-wolf who'd accompanied Dutch. She lingered, beautiful but silent, and the swallow tried not to stare too long; should their eyes have met, she'd offer a bright smile to accompany a soft sweep of her dark tail.

Valiant made an announcement regarding Ariadne's return and Ciri perked a raven lobe at the mention of her. The former Moonsong leader had been a solemn topic for discussion when her path had crossed with Dutch's, spurring her on toward Moonglow in her want to comfort Kukutux. Ciri had not known the Moonwoman's daughter and her return intrigued her, but knew it was not her place to pry.

She simply hoped Kukutux would be happy with this latest development.

Soon they were off, deeper into the weald. Ciri trailed alongside Kyrell, sunflower gaze brightening at the sunny, open area that served as a gathering place for Dutch and his companions. She sought his face as he talked of a lodge and asked if they'd ever seen one, to which she shook her head. They were a concept of the seal hunters, he claimed, and she blinked. I have not, she answered - and inwardly hoped that Dutch had not been too influenced by Chakliux's way of life. How long does it take to build a lodge?