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Tautukpik came quickly when called, enthusiastically greeting Ariadne with kisses on her chin. She felt her heart warm as she gazed down at him. Her face softened, and the sound of wings flapping reached her ears. 

”Be patient,” Moon Owl reminded her. ”He is just a boy, and he is hurting.”

”I will,” She responded silently. She bent down to cover her son's face with kisses, pulling him in a hug, and shutting her eyes after taking another deep breath. The closeness of him brought her comfort, and she hoped for the same for him. 

She released him after a brief moment and gazed at his face before inquiring, What are you doing, my child?