Shadewood So many thoughts going through my brain

minori's reassurances only inspired grief in kukutux, though she hid this well. with no promise of a husband, for now there was also no promise of children. yet she smiled warmly at the expectant mother, her small teeth showing in a brief expression of gratitude for minori's invitation.

"i would be honoured," the duck murmured respectfully, genuinely moved. "i will bring something for the pain." in the weeks to come, kukutux would discover that time and sensation would sweep her away from the keep, but for now she was the picture of soft-eyed innocence and interest.