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"Ajei!" Angel repeated with enthusiasm, committing the name to memory. Her tail wheeled in happiness at the welcome, and she followed along eagerly at the woman's side... Only to pop back for her bundle of treasures, which she draped carefully over her back.

"I learned many stories and collected many beautiful things," she said, hurrying to catch up once more. It seemed natural to share as if they were just catching up, rather than meeting in earnest. "And saw many beautiful places and faces! I stayed with my grandmother for a few weeks, and she told me stories and introduced me to many cousins."

But she had missed her own family. And she had missed the plateau — but she had at least one here, now. And she could easily visit the beach from here.

"How has Moonglow fared?" she asked, instinctively knowing that the review would not be quite so glowing. There were scents growing stale on the borders, and Ajei seemed so tired. Angel wanted to embrace her, but for the moment, she refrained.