Moonspear all those days, watching from the windows

He was always pleased to hear singing on the mountain, even if he was not as compelled to sing back as he was when it was Kinusi. And it was not hard at all to tell that this was someone else — he was not sure that Kini had ever sung (or done anything else) so quietly.

Katmai had to move closer in order to properly hear the little voice. He was surprised to find Kira at the other end of it, and his tail spun in greeting even before he made the final decision to approach.

He padded up behind her without speaking, stepping loudly so that he would not startle her when he drew near. He settled nearby, perching sphinx-like on the same rock as she to gaze out over the ledge.

They were low in the foothills, near to the borders. It was not a place he often lingered, but it was peaceful enough.