Qeya River dawn country

doubt had not yet entered sulukinak, but it made its attempt now, as she relayed the information and processed what her tongue was translating.

she refused to dwell on the darkness of uncle's wishes, or the fear that brewed there with it; would he bring the saatsine danger while hunting for his blood?

she thought of her mother suddenly.

she thought of the harvest; more focused on this now, as sun eater spoke of children beyond his own. she felt it necessary now, to ward away the attention of forces she did not understand.

but sulukinak would only speak what was said to her; the rest, harbored deep and secret.