Moonspear almost heaven

Of course, Killdeer agreed, then smiled and added, And it is nice to have her around. Just because I flew the coop as a kid doesn't mean she has to.

And it was true, after all, that she was the only one remaining of Sialuk's children this year to remain upon the mountain. His girl. . .his little doppelganger.

He let out a small sigh, contented, then looked at the pale mountain woman. They were very different, Sialuk and Killdeer—the former quiet and contemplative, the latter jocular, needing to fill the silence with words. The inclination itched at him now, but he kept it at bay.

He would enjoy this moment with her, walking through the alpine forest.