Whitefish River serendipity

“Okay,” Seal agreed with a happy-sniffle. “But first, let’s get you dried off.” Frolic, small as she was, looked like a mini toothpick when waterlogged!

Seal led them to a rest area. Though the land West of the river was mostly open plains, Seal had passed a small group of young trees poking out of some flat rock. It would be a perfect spot for a break.

She made small talk until Frolic had settled. Then, she dove into a recap.

How, after the hunt on Hoshor Plains, Seal traveled to Brecheliant.

She studied the stars with Teya and medicine with Bridget. She explained the concept of invisible, emotional hurt… “I thought I always wanted tae become a midwife,” Seal explained. “But now I’m not so sure…”

Ponyboy had returned.

Acrux had been attacked by her cousin, Anathema.

How Acrux and Maggak had, seemingly, dispersed overnight at a young age.

How her mother delivered two new siblings in Sun Mote Copse – Otter and Stingray. Chikadee, Sialuk, and Elentari had given birth, as well.

How Ajei had become a woman, following her long hunting run: the kinaalda.

How she had returned to Moonspear, and now traveled between the Moon Villages to reacquaint herself. “I feel a bit… I dunno… nae lost, but… misplaced” Seal struggled to find the right words to describe her place among the packs.

She paused and measured Frolic’s reaction as her friend digested all the news.