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blue stones! she crowed, unable to contain her enthusiasm, i've never seen blue stones before. most of her collection was earth-toned. most were polished stones from the rivers, patterned in layers or forming interesting shapes. her prized stone was one with a perfect circle of empty space formed through it— she often wondered what had caused that. but that stones could come in more colors than browns, reds, and grays... how delightful! i bet they have magic powers, too.

let's go, she agreed easily, nosing heda's cheek in appreciation. what would the world look like under the great tree? what creatures lived there, and what treasures would there be to find? witch grasped her trophy wing back in her teeth, tail held high and sweeping with excitement.