Honeyed Pasture nowhere left for me to go

Alaric chuckled eyes alight with laughter. I agree, but i worry after your katmai. Kini can be very fierce in her beliefs and very knowing. Sometimes I worry she may hurt him accidentally. She can be sharp toothed.

Alaric shook his head. I would wager she is better as our children should be. You should come seek her out. See for yourself.

Alaric froze at the next question. The mask slipping just a bit. He had endured months of quiet contemplation. Of keeping two girls alive that hadn't had much experience outside of the spear. He had seen all those he cared for leave or disappear with nary a word. He had fared. But only just.

He lifted his head. It was a challenge, but i have weathered much worse. So it was what it was.