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He smiled still, though there came a rueful tinge to the expression that wasn't there before. If Sialuk had children this year, they wouldn't be his. The parents had worked it out between themselves—but what would Treepie think?

Perhaps it didn't matter—or her mother would explain sufficiently.

I think she'll really appreciate that, Pie, Killdeer replied. There's nothing more important than the next generation—making sure they grow up big and strong.

He cocked his head. Anything else you'd like to know? Granted, I've never been a leader myself, he admitted, a bit sheepishly. So I can only tell you what I've noticed in good leaders. And bad, too, he added, with a tiny smirk.