Sun Mote Copse souls in the wind must learn how to bend

Seal’s jaw fell agape. A flood!

A stout nod of the head proved Seal was in agreement with her mother. Paws crossed no natural disasters happened here, the young woman thought to herself.

“Me too,” Seal agreed. “I cannae explain it but I just feel… centered here.”

Then, Meerkat poised a question about Orca. Seal laughed, “I bet she’s off wrestlin’ wild beasts!” It was easy to imagine her brave sister inciting mayhem. Then, a somber pause. “I really miss Orca. I wish she’d come home,” the daughter admitted.

"I saw my friend Frolic on my way tae the Copse," she told her mother. "But she didnae stick around... you ken Frolic! She's such a busybody!" Seal laughed, but by her mixed expression it was evident the girl felt anything but joy.