Moonspear ^_________________^

Soon after Treepie, Tikaani followed. He happily gathered his girls into his embrace and then stepped back. Of course, Sialuk would be staying away. He thought that Pie and Tiki would remain there longer—but he was not at all displeased that they were back so soon.

Well, let's get to it, Killdeer remarked, nodding up toward the Spear's summit and beginning the trek up to their rendezvous. In response to Nayati's and Pie's questions, he replied, Not much. There was a wedding in our neighbor's pack I think you missed, Nayati, but nothing else of note.

Nothing, except Sialuk was gone. It felt as if the world tilted on a new axis in the wake of that change.

How was your trip? he asked the sisters, moving at a steady trot as they weaved through the alpine forest. See anything interesting?