Moonspear In all my years of living

She returned from another foray feeling immensely proud of herself. She’d gone all the way to Big Salmon Lake with nary a misgiving. Treepie was happy to be home, though her heart was light as she approached the foot of Moonspear. She couldn’t wait to tell Sialuk and Tikaani about her progress. She wondered if either one of them would like to plan a trip with her sometime, a notion which made her heart flutter against her ribs.

She caught sight of the healing ulaq and paused when her bright eyes clapped on a familiar figure. Tiuttuk angled herself toward the hollow tree and the man sitting just outside it, her tail waving as she approached. He looked like he was far away in his thoughts. She chewed the inside of her cheek as she slowed, wondering if she should avoid disturbing him.