Duskfire Glacier stone-age mind in a space-world age

short short!

She said nothing as accusations were thrown and harsh words exchanged, for she had nothing to add. She was beginning to see, however, why Tezca respected Tuwawi so. She was a firm and harsh ruler, but she commanded respect, unlike the others. Malachi and Scarlett were far too 'nice', allowing others to do as they pleased. The way of the ruler was to rule, to look after their own and not to look to outsiders. Tuwawi was a bit frenzied, but at least she understood this.

Finally the white wolfess was gone, an action Manauia wholeheartedly approved of. Ever since she had found her chatting up that Stavanger boy she had known her days to be numbered here. Manauia had never approved of her, nor was she going to start pretending now. She watched her go soundlessly, but a small and tight smile graced her lips.