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Her heart sank, her hopes dashed. Before Meerkat could so much as feel the sting of disappointment, the stranger surprised her with an offer, then an introduction. It was quite unexpected, though the yearling could see no reason to turn her down. East was as good a direction as any.

"Nice to meet you, Zephyr. I'm Meerkat," she replied with a slow wave of her tail. "I'd like that. Who's your sister and where does she live?" she wondered even as she picked up her feet and began moving.