Swiftcurrent Creek bead water

"plant names!" muskrat exulted with delight, a low chuckle conveying her joy in these sounds, and the radiance of her companion.

to be referred to as a protector further pleased muskrat, who sat up a little at that. "they grow fast. i see them in home. one day small. eyes closed. next few days, moving. loud. seeing." the camps of her people had always held many children. and although muskrat had no desire for those of her own, she could appreciate the way they grew into warriors and traders after their own hearts.