March 17, 2025, 08:54 AM
She felt a flicker of guilt when she saw that the news affected him more deeply than she had anticipated. Each question hit her like an arrow to the heart. Now the tears flowed faster than Treepie could possibly wipe at them, so she stopped bothering.
He moved closer, whispering her name. He reached for her and Tiuttuk let herself be embraced, leaning into him. But after a moment, she slipped out of his grasp, shaking her head lightly. Tears still dripped down her dark cheeks.
She took me on a journey to visit other villages and learn about leadership,Pie explained, lower lip trembling,
and while I floundered, she thrived. I could see the shadow lift from her spirit, so I told her she should stay. I told her I would look after Moonspear,despite her absysmal failures.
He moved closer, whispering her name. He reached for her and Tiuttuk let herself be embraced, leaning into him. But after a moment, she slipped out of his grasp, shaking her head lightly. Tears still dripped down her dark cheeks.
No,she refuted gently but firmly.
I appreciate it, uncle, but Moonspear is my home. I told anaang I would care for it in her stead. As I told my taataa when he said he might relocate to the caldera, I won’t leave it, not even if I’m the only one left.
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Atkan Aleut| -Signing-
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