Moonspear older and far away

The patient felt obliged to repay the favor for her care, pitching some ideas. Sialuk was quick to reassure her that there was no rush, then countered the mention of herbs. She pointed out they would be sparse, considering the season. Treepie nodded at her mother’s sage words, wondering what else she might suggest.

Before she got into it, however, she turned to the silent Pie and asked her if there was something she wanted to say. Tiuttuk’s lips parted as she prepared to shake her head, then she remembered.

Oh, I just realized I never caught your name, Pie said, speaking directly to the pale patient.