Firefly Glen Here where once was found.

PPing kids with Marina's posts!

Simbelmyne's reticence held all of Marina's focus; the rest of the gathering passed her by, though she absentmindedly herded @Chagak, Puffin, and @Kilalurak along. Sirmiq and Sea Hunter orbited their father as they always did, and Marina was content to allow it. There was so much else to occupy her attention!

And none of it was spared for the many strangers just yet, though she glimpsed them from the corners of her vision. Instead she drew close to Simbelmyne, offering a soft touch to her shoulder. The dark-furred girl at her heels was quick to greet her merrily, darting between the women's feet and giggling when she nearly collided with their legs. Marina only smiled at Seelie's antics.

I brought skins for our beds, and herbs to calm the children - and ourselves, She murmured to Simbelmyne, smile turning sympathetic with the words. Marina felt deeply tired today, as she often was. This time spent inland would be good for her, though it hurt her heart to dread returning to Moontide. But she resented this: the weakness, the unspoken knowledge that hung in the lodge. Marina would need help. She always needed help.