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Chagak had missed his mother terribly. He loved Tullik just as dearly, but there was a kinship shared between he and Marina that could not elsewhere be found. He sought her out with a wail of joy that turned to a confused sob as soon as he was within her arms.

She seemed better, and a relief he didn't understand swept through him to know that she was safe and whole and at home once more. His love for her overwhelmed him for a long moment, young eyes blurring with embarrassing tears. It was some time before he calmed enough to greet Chakliux as well — and the return of his father was almost enough to send him straight back into childish hysterics.

He was happy, though. Happier than he had been for some time.